Dean Trust Ardwick vs St Peter's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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 Peter's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,013 students
| Measure | Dean Trust Ardwick Manchester, North West | St Peter's RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 536 | #234 of 536 |
| National rank | #2503 of 4,090 | #2044 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,329 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,329 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | 62.1% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.5% | 67.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | deantrustardwick.co.uk/ | www.stpetershigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 39.0).
- •Dean Trust Ardwick is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 1,013.
- •Dean Trust Ardwick is a academy school while St Peter's RC High 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 Dean Trust Ardwick better than St Peter's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's RC High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 39.0 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 Peter's RC High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Trust Ardwick: 1,329. St Peter's RC High School: 1,013. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Trust Ardwick and St Peter's RC High School rank in North West?
Dean Trust Ardwick is 298th of 536 and St Peter's RC High School is 234th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).