Didsbury High School vs Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 870 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didsbury High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Didsbury High School Manchester, North West | Manchester Muslim Preparatory School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #115 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1002 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,220 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,220 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk | www.mmps.miet.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Didsbury High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 175.
- •Didsbury High School is a academy school while Manchester Muslim Preparatory School is a independent 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 Didsbury High School better than Manchester Muslim Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Didsbury High School and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury High School: 1,220. Manchester Muslim Preparatory School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury High School and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School rank in North West?
Didsbury High School is 115th of 536 and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).