Co-op Academy Swinton vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 827 m 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 Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Swinton Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 536 | #740 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2567 of 4,090 | #6122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 931 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 931 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | swinton.coopacademies.co.uk | www.stmarys-swinton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 37.8).
- •Co-op Academy Swinton is the larger school with 931 students compared with 230.
- •Co-op Academy Swinton is a academy school while St Mary's RC 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 Swinton better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School ranks higher (58.7 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 Mary's RC Primary School?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Swinton: 931. St Mary's RC Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Swinton and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Swinton is 306th of 536 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 740th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).