Edgar Wood Academy vs St Anne's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
St Anne's Church of England Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
817 students
| Measure | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood, North West | St Anne's Church of England Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 536 | #340 of 536 |
| National rank | #3576 of 4,090 | #2879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 729 | 817 |
| Pupils on roll | 729 | 817 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edgarwood.org | www.stannesacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 19.6).
- •St Anne's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 817 students compared with 729.
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 Edgar Wood Academy better than St Anne's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Church of England Academy ranks higher (31.6 vs 19.6 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 Edgar Wood Academy and St Anne's Church of England Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgar Wood Academy: 729. St Anne's Church of England Academy: 817. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgar Wood Academy and St Anne's Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Edgar Wood Academy is 439th of 536 and St Anne's Church of England Academy is 340th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).