Didsbury High School vs Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 41 km 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
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Tarporley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,219 students
| Measure | Didsbury High School Manchester, North West | Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Tarporley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #115 of 536 | #45 of 536 |
| National rank | #1002 of 4,090 | #455 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,220 | 1,219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,220 | 1,219 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.6% | 68.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 80.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | 36.6 |
| town | Manchester | Tarporley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk | www.tarporleyhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 70.4).
- •Didsbury High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,219.
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 Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (84.5 vs 70.4 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 Didsbury High School and Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Tarporley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury High School: 1,220. Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College: 1,219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury High School and Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College rank in North West?
Didsbury High School is 115th of 536 and Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College is 45th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).