Greater Manchester Independent School vs St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 575 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 Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Greater Manchester Independent School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 536 | #708 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4074 of 4,090 | #5890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 62 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 450 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 155% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.st-marys.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 2.5).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 450 students compared with 62.
- •Greater Manchester Independent School is a independent school while St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.8 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 Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 575 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 Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greater Manchester Independent School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Greater Manchester Independent School is 534th of 536 and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 708th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).