Elm Wood Primary School vs St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Wood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Elm Wood Primary School Manchester, North West | St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1995 of 2,286 | #1257 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14360 of 15,697 | #9820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 453 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.elmwoodps.co.uk | www.stjohnfisher.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 17.5).
- •Elm Wood Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 211.
- •Elm Wood Primary School is a local authority school while St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Elm Wood Primary School better than St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 17.5 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 Elm Wood Primary School and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Wood Primary School: 453. St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Wood Primary School and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Elm Wood Primary School is 1995th of 2,286 and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1257th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).