Fairfield High School for Girls vs Manchester Road Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 811 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School for Girls
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
986 students
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School for Girls Manchester, North West | Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 536 | #1432 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1161 of 4,090 | #11088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 986 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 986 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fairfieldhighschool.co.uk | www.mrpablogs.net/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 35.8).
- •Fairfield High School for Girls is the larger school with 986 students compared with 371.
- •Fairfield High School for Girls is girls and Manchester Road Primary 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 Fairfield High School for Girls better than Manchester Road Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield High School for Girls ranks higher (66.8 vs 35.8 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 Fairfield High School for Girls and Manchester Road Primary Academy?
About 811 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield High School for Girls: 986. Manchester Road Primary Academy: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield High School for Girls and Manchester Road Primary Academy rank in North West?
Fairfield High School for Girls is 133rd of 536 and Manchester Road Primary Academy is 1432nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).