Corrie Primary School vs St Thomas More RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 644 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 Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Corrie Primary School Manchester, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1951 of 2,286 | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | #14210 of 15,697 | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 358 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.corrie.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 18.5).
- •St Thomas More RC College is the larger school with 797 students compared with 358.
- •Corrie Primary School is a academy school while St Thomas More RC College 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 Thomas More RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More RC College ranks higher (48.0 vs 18.5 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 Corrie Primary School and St Thomas More RC College?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corrie Primary School: 358. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corrie Primary School and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Corrie Primary School is 1951st of 2,286 and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).