Dixons Newall Green Academy vs Saint Paul's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 696 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Newall Green Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
364 students
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
933 students
| Measure | Dixons Newall Green Academy Manchester, North West | Saint Paul's Catholic High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 536 | #494 of 536 |
| National rank | #4037 of 4,090 | #3876 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 364 | 933 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 933 |
| Free school meals | 56.6% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsng.com/ | www.st-paulshigh.net/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Paul's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.0 vs 5.6).
- •Saint Paul's Catholic High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 364.
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 Newall Green Academy better than Saint Paul's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Paul's Catholic High School ranks higher (13.0 vs 5.6 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 Newall Green Academy and Saint Paul's Catholic High School?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Newall Green Academy: 364. Saint Paul's Catholic High School: 933. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Newall Green Academy and Saint Paul's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Dixons Newall Green Academy is 526th of 536 and Saint Paul's Catholic High School is 494th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).