Dixons Ashton Academy vs St Matthew's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Ashton Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,326 students
St Matthew's RC High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,327 students
| Measure | Dixons Ashton Academy Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | St Matthew's RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 536 | #471 of 536 |
| National rank | #3588 of 4,090 | #3746 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,326 | 1,327 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 1,327 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 25.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsash.com | www.smrchs.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons Ashton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.4 vs 16.6).
- •St Matthew's RC High School is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 1,326.
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 Dixons Ashton Academy better than St Matthew's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Ashton Academy ranks higher (19.4 vs 16.6 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 Dixons Ashton Academy and St Matthew's RC High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Ashton Academy: 1,326. St Matthew's RC High School: 1,327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Ashton Academy and St Matthew's RC High School rank in North West?
Dixons Ashton Academy is 442nd of 536 and St Matthew's RC High School is 471st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).