Connell Co-Op College vs Music Stuff
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connell Co-Op College
Manchester · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
918 students
Music Stuff
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
71 students
| Measure | Connell Co-Op College Manchester, North West | Music Stuff Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 918 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 918 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 0% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.connell.ac.uk | www.musicstuffeducation.org |
The verdict
- •Connell Co-Op College is the larger school with 918 students compared with 71.
- •Connell Co-Op College is a academy school while Music Stuff is a independent 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 Connell Co-Op College better than Music Stuff?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connell Co-Op College and Music Stuff?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Connell Co-Op College: 918. Music Stuff: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Connell Co-Op College and Music Stuff rank in North West?
Connell Co-Op College is unranked and Music Stuff is unranked among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).