Greater Manchester Independent School vs St Anne's College Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Manchester Independent School
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
62 students
St Anne's College Grammar School
Lytham St Annes · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
61 students
| Measure | Greater Manchester Independent School Manchester, North West | St Anne's College Grammar School Lytham St Annes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 536 | #460 of 536 |
| National rank | #4074 of 4,090 | #3707 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 62 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 61 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 155% | 40.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.9 | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 21.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 42.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.20 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Lytham St Annes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.sacgs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's College Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.4 vs 2.5).
- •Greater Manchester Independent School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 61.
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 Greater Manchester Independent School better than St Anne's College Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's College Grammar School ranks higher (17.4 vs 2.5 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 Greater Manchester Independent School and St Anne's College Grammar School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Lytham St Annes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greater Manchester Independent School: 62. St Anne's College Grammar School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greater Manchester Independent School and St Anne's College Grammar School rank in North West?
Greater Manchester Independent School is 534th of 536 and St Anne's College Grammar School is 460th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).