Crown Street Primary School vs St Alphonsus RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crown Street Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
80 students
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Crown Street Primary School Manchester, North West | St Alphonsus RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1179 of 2,286 | #774 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9295 of 15,697 | #6517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 80 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 34.2% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.crownstreetprimary.org.uk/ | www.stalphonsus-trafford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alphonsus RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 43.9).
- •St Alphonsus RC Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 80.
- •Crown Street Primary School is a academy school while St Alphonsus 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 Crown Street Primary School better than St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alphonsus RC Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 43.9 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 Crown Street Primary School and St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crown Street Primary School: 80. St Alphonsus RC Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crown Street Primary School and St Alphonsus RC Primary School rank in North West?
Crown Street Primary School is 1179th of 2,286 and St Alphonsus RC Primary School is 774th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).