Fred Longworth High School vs St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 975 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Longworth High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Fred Longworth High School Manchester, North West | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 536 | #651 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1716 of 4,090 | #5486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,283 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,283 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | flhs.org.uk/ | www.saintgabrielsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 55.0).
- •Fred Longworth High School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 375.
- •Fred Longworth High School is a academy school while St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fred Longworth High School better than St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 55.0 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 Fred Longworth High School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fred Longworth High School: 1,283. St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fred Longworth High School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Fred Longworth High School is 200th of 536 and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is 651st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).