Denton Community Academy vs Woodhey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 24 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
Woodhey High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,111 students
| Measure | Denton Community Academy Manchester, North West | Woodhey High School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 536 | #134 of 536 |
| National rank | #3129 of 4,090 | #1177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,107 | 1,111 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,107 | 1,111 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dca.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.woodhey.bury.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodhey High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 26.4).
- •Woodhey High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 1,107.
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 Woodhey High School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodhey High School ranks higher (66.6 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 Woodhey High School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Community Academy: 1,107. Woodhey High School: 1,111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Community Academy and Woodhey High School rank in North West?
Denton Community Academy is 385th of 536 and Woodhey High School is 134th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).