Droylsden Academy vs Fairfield High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 887 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Droylsden Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
926 students
Fairfield High School for Girls
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
986 students
| Measure | Droylsden Academy Manchester, North West | Fairfield High School for Girls Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 536 | #133 of 536 |
| National rank | #1795 of 4,090 | #1161 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 926 | 986 |
| Pupils on roll | 926 | 986 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.1% | 58.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.droylsdenacademy.com/ | www.fairfieldhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 53.7).
- •Fairfield High School for Girls is the larger school with 986 students compared with 926.
- •Droylsden Academy is co-educational and Fairfield High School for Girls is girls.
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 Droylsden Academy better than Fairfield High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield High School for Girls ranks higher (66.8 vs 53.7 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 Droylsden Academy and Fairfield High School for Girls?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Droylsden Academy: 926. Fairfield High School for Girls: 986. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Droylsden Academy and Fairfield High School for Girls rank in North West?
Droylsden Academy is 202nd of 536 and Fairfield High School for Girls is 133rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).