Co-op Academy Swinton vs St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Swinton
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
931 students
St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,078 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Swinton Manchester, North West | St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 536 | #266 of 536 |
| National rank | #2567 of 4,090 | #2278 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 931 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 931 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61% | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | swinton.coopacademies.co.uk | www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 37.8).
- •St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 931.
- •Co-op Academy Swinton is a academy school while St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic 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 Swinton better than St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 37.8 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 Swinton and St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Swinton: 931. St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Swinton and St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Swinton is 306th of 536 and St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School is 266th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).