Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School vs Ellesmere Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Salford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
105 students
Ellesmere Park High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School Salford, North West | Ellesmere Park High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #231 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2020 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 105 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 818 |
| Free school meals | – | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.clarendoncottage-school.co.uk | www.ephs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ellesmere Park High School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 105.
- •Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is a independent school while Ellesmere Park High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School better than Ellesmere Park High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School and Ellesmere Park High School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School: 105. Ellesmere Park High School: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School and Ellesmere Park High School rank in North West?
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School is unranked and Ellesmere Park High School is 231st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).