Connell Co-Op College vs The East Manchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 182 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
The East Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,035 students
| Measure | Connell Co-Op College Manchester, North West | The East Manchester Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #407 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 918 | 1,035 |
| Pupils on roll | 918 | 1,035 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.connell.ac.uk | theeastmanchesteracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The East Manchester Academy is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 918.
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 The East Manchester Academy?
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 The East Manchester Academy?
About 182 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Connell Co-Op College: 918. The East Manchester Academy: 1,035. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Connell Co-Op College and The East Manchester Academy rank in North West?
Connell Co-Op College is unranked and The East Manchester Academy is 407th of 536 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).