Co-op Academy Belle Vue vs The Winsford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
946 students
The Winsford Academy
Winsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
945 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Belle Vue Manchester, North West | The Winsford Academy Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 536 | #495 of 536 |
| National rank | #4065 of 4,090 | #3882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 946 | 945 |
| Pupils on roll | 946 | 945 |
| Free school meals | 61.2% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 13.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 28.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bellevue.coopacademies.co.uk/ | winsford.academy/ |
The verdict
- •The Winsford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.7 vs 3.0).
- •Co-op Academy Belle Vue is the larger school with 946 students compared with 945.
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 Co-op Academy Belle Vue better than The Winsford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Winsford Academy ranks higher (12.7 vs 3.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Co-op Academy Belle Vue and The Winsford Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Belle Vue: 946. The Winsford Academy: 945. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Belle Vue and The Winsford Academy rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Belle Vue is 531st of 536 and The Winsford Academy is 495th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).