Flixton Girls School vs Urmston Grammar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 673 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
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students
| Measure | Flixton Girls School Manchester, North West | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #146 of 536 | #12 of 536 |
| National rank | #1256 of 4,090 | #96 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 981 | 1,137 |
| Pupils on roll | 981 | 1,137 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 71.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.2% | 94.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 7.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.3 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.flixtongirls.com/ | www.urmstongrammar.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Urmston Grammar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 64.7).
- •Urmston Grammar Academy is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 981.
- •Flixton Girls School is girls and Urmston Grammar 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 Flixton Girls School better than Urmston Grammar Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Urmston Grammar Academy ranks higher (95.6 vs 64.7 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 Flixton Girls School and Urmston Grammar Academy?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flixton Girls School: 981. Urmston Grammar Academy: 1,137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flixton Girls School and Urmston Grammar Academy rank in North West?
Flixton Girls School is 146th of 536 and Urmston Grammar Academy is 12th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).