Dean Trust Ardwick vs St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 292 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Trust Ardwick
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,329 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Dean Trust Ardwick Manchester, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 536 | #1464 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2503 of 4,090 | #11291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,329 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,329 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 62.1% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | deantrustardwick.co.uk/ | www.st-josephs.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dean Trust Ardwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 34.7).
- •Dean Trust Ardwick is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 219.
- •Dean Trust Ardwick is a academy school while St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester 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 Dean Trust Ardwick better than St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), Dean Trust Ardwick ranks higher (39.0 vs 34.7 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 Dean Trust Ardwick and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
About 292 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Trust Ardwick: 1,329. St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Trust Ardwick and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Dean Trust Ardwick is 298th of 536 and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester is 1464th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).