Flixton Girls School vs Wellacre Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km 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
Wellacre Technology Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students
| Measure | Flixton Girls School Manchester, North West | Wellacre Technology Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 536 | #192 of 536 |
| National rank | #1256 of 4,090 | #1687 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 981 | 727 |
| Pupils on roll | 981 | 727 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.flixtongirls.com/ | www.wellacre.org/ |
The verdict
- •Flixton Girls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 55.7).
- •Flixton Girls School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 727.
- •Flixton Girls School is girls and Wellacre Technology Academy is boys.
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 Wellacre Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Flixton Girls School ranks higher (64.7 vs 55.7 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 Wellacre Technology Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flixton Girls School: 981. Wellacre Technology Academy: 727. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flixton Girls School and Wellacre Technology Academy rank in North West?
Flixton Girls School is 146th of 536 and Wellacre Technology Academy is 192nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).