Co-op Academy Manchester vs St John Plessington Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 55 km 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
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Manchester Manchester, North West | St John Plessington Catholic College Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #315 of 536 | #437 of 536 |
| National rank | #2639 of 4,090 | #3562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,554 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,554 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 52.8% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 28.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.4% | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Manchester | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | manchester.coopacademies.co.uk | www.stjohnplessington.com |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Manchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 19.8).
- •St John Plessington Catholic College is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 1,554.
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 St John Plessington Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Manchester ranks higher (36.3 vs 19.8 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 St John Plessington Catholic College?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Manchester: 1,554. St John Plessington Catholic College: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Manchester and St John Plessington Catholic College rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Manchester is 315th of 536 and St John Plessington Catholic College is 437th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).