Didsbury CofE Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didsbury CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Didsbury CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #217 of 2,286 | #299 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1627 of 15,697 | #2490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 13% |
| 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 | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thrive-dce.com | www.stmarysmarplebridge.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Didsbury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 77.9).
- •Didsbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
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 Didsbury CofE Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury CofE Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 77.9 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 Didsbury CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury CofE Primary School: 222. St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Didsbury CofE Primary School is 217th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 299th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).