Greater Manchester Independent School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 245 m 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 John's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
255 students
| Measure | Greater Manchester Independent School Manchester, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 536 | #1863 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4074 of 4,090 | #13655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 62 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 255 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 155% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.20 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.stjohns.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 2.5).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 62.
- •Greater Manchester Independent School is a independent school while St John's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Greater Manchester Independent School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (22.2 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 John's Church of England Primary School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greater Manchester Independent School: 62. St John's Church of England Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greater Manchester Independent School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Greater Manchester Independent School is 534th of 536 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 1863rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).