Co-op Academy Failsworth vs St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 859 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Failsworth
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,434 students
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Failsworth Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 536 | #708 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2890 of 4,090 | #5890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,434 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,434 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | failsworth.coopacademies.co.uk | www.st-marys.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 31.3).
- •Co-op Academy Failsworth is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 450.
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 Failsworth better than St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 31.3 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 Failsworth and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Failsworth: 1,434. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Failsworth and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Failsworth is 343rd of 536 and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 708th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).