Greenbank High School vs Manchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbank High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
| Measure | Greenbank High School Southport, North West | Manchester Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 536 | #310 of 536 |
| National rank | #1003 of 4,090 | #2587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,025 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 58.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.7% | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greenbankhigh.co.uk | www.manchester-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Greenbank High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 37.3).
- •Greenbank High School is girls and Manchester Academy is co-educational.
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 Greenbank High School better than Manchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Greenbank High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 37.3 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 Greenbank High School and Manchester Academy?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Southport and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenbank High School: 1,025. Manchester Academy: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenbank High School and Manchester Academy rank in North West?
Greenbank High School is 116th of 536 and Manchester Academy is 310th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).