E-ACT Blackley Academy vs Our Lady's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 445 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | E-ACT Blackley Academy Manchester, North West | Our Lady's RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1407 of 2,286 | #206 of 536 |
| National rank | #10927 of 15,697 | #1833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 441 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 62.4% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | blackleyacademy.e-act.org.uk | www.olhs-manchester.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 36.5).
- •Our Lady's RC High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 441.
- •E-ACT Blackley Academy is a academy school while Our Lady's RC High School is a local authority 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 E-ACT Blackley Academy better than Our Lady's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's RC High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 36.5 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 E-ACT Blackley Academy and Our Lady's RC High School?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-ACT Blackley Academy: 441. Our Lady's RC High School: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-ACT Blackley Academy and Our Lady's RC High School rank in North West?
E-ACT Blackley Academy is 1407th of 2,286 and Our Lady's RC High School is 206th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).