Gorton Primary School vs St Richard's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 491 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorton Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
St Richard's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Gorton Primary School Manchester, North West | St Richard's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1974 of 2,286 | #628 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14296 of 15,697 | #5310 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 446 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | gorton-manchester.org.uk/ | www.st-richards.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Richard's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 17.9).
- •St Richard's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 41%).
- •St Richard's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •St Richard's RC Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 446.
- •Gorton Primary School is a academy school while St Richard's RC 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 Gorton Primary School better than St Richard's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Richard's RC Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 17.9 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 Gorton Primary School and St Richard's RC Primary School?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorton Primary School: 446. St Richard's RC Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorton Primary School and St Richard's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Gorton Primary School is 1974th of 2,286 and St Richard's RC Primary School is 628th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).