Fairfield High School for Girls vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 740 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School for Girls Manchester, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 536 | #1369 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1161 of 4,090 | #10679 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 986 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 986 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stmarydroylsden.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 37.7).
- •Fairfield High School for Girls is the larger school with 986 students compared with 232.
- •Fairfield High School for Girls is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fairfield High School for Girls is girls and St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield High School for Girls ranks higher (66.8 vs 37.7 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 740 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. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield High School for Girls and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Fairfield High School for Girls is 133rd of 536 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1369th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).