Corrie Primary School vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 958 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corrie Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Corrie Primary School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1951 of 2,286 | #1943 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14210 of 15,697 | #14172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 358 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.corrie.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysdenton.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (18.5 vs 18.8).
- •Corrie Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 228.
- •Corrie Primary School 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 Corrie Primary School better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
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 Corrie Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corrie Primary School: 358. St Mary's RC Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corrie Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Corrie Primary School is 1951st of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 1943rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).