Co-op Academy Walkden vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 919 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Walkden
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,414 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Walkden Manchester, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #261 of 536 | #1204 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2256 of 4,090 | #9450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,414 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,414 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | walkden.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.stpaulscrompton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Walkden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 43.3).
- •Co-op Academy Walkden is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 226.
- •Co-op Academy Walkden is a academy school while St Paul's CofE 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 Walkden better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Walkden ranks higher (44.3 vs 43.3 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 Walkden and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Walkden: 1,414. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Walkden and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Walkden is 261st of 536 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 1204th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).