Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester vs Manchester Communication Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
659 students
Manchester Communication Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,240 students
| Measure | Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Manchester, North West | Manchester Communication Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 536 | #323 of 536 |
| National rank | #999 of 4,090 | #2770 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 659 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.2 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.3% | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 59.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edengirlsmanchester.com | www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 33.5).
- •Manchester Communication Academy is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 659.
- •Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester is girls and Manchester Communication Academy is co-educational.
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 Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester better than Manchester Communication Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester ranks higher (70.5 vs 33.5 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 Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester and Manchester Communication Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester: 659. Manchester Communication Academy: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester and Manchester Communication Academy rank in North West?
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester is 113th of 536 and Manchester Communication Academy is 323rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).