Co-op Academy Failsworth vs Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 892 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
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Failsworth Manchester, North West | Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 536 | #1248 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2890 of 4,090 | #9785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,434 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,434 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 31.3).
- •Co-op Academy Failsworth is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 133.
- •Co-op Academy Failsworth is a academy school while Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is a local authority 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 Co-op Academy Failsworth better than Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School ranks higher (41.7 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 Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
About 892 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. Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Failsworth and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Failsworth is 343rd of 536 and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is 1248th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).