Denton Community Academy vs St Thomas More RC College
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.
Denton Community Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,107 students
St Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Denton Community Academy Manchester, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 536 | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | #3129 of 4,090 | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,107 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,107 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 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 | dca.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 26.4).
- •Denton Community Academy is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 797.
- •Denton Community Academy 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 Denton Community Academy better than St Thomas More RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More RC College ranks higher (48.0 vs 26.4 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 Denton Community Academy and St Thomas More RC College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Community Academy: 1,107. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Community Academy and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Denton Community Academy is 385th of 536 and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).