Co-op Academy Manchester vs Our Lady's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 881 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Manchester
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,554 students
Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Manchester Manchester, North West | Our Lady's RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #315 of 536 | #206 of 536 |
| National rank | #2639 of 4,090 | #1833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,554 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,554 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 52.8% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 45.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.4% | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | manchester.coopacademies.co.uk | www.olhs-manchester.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 36.3).
- •Co-op Academy Manchester is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 1,046.
- •Co-op Academy Manchester is a academy school while Our Lady's RC High 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 Manchester better than Our Lady's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's RC High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 36.3 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 Manchester and Our Lady's RC High School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Manchester: 1,554. Our Lady's RC High School: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Manchester and Our Lady's RC High School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Manchester is 315th of 536 and Our Lady's RC High School is 206th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).