Flixton Girls School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 826 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flixton Girls School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
981 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
174 students
| Measure | Flixton Girls School Manchester, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 536 | #1241 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1256 of 4,090 | #9683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 981 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 981 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.flixtongirls.com/ | www.stmarysprimarydavyhulme.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Flixton Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 42.2).
- •Flixton Girls School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 174.
- •Flixton Girls School is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Flixton Girls School 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 Flixton Girls School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Flixton Girls School ranks higher (64.7 vs 42.2 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 Flixton Girls School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flixton Girls School: 981. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flixton Girls School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Flixton Girls School is 146th of 536 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1241st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).