Harpurhey Alternative Provision School vs Lord's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
22 students
Lord's School
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
23 students
| Measure | Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Manchester, North West | Lord's School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 22 | 23 |
| Pupils on roll | 22 | 23 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 46% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 5.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.haps.manchester.sch.uk | www.lordsschool.net |
The verdict
- •Lord's School is the larger school with 23 students compared with 22.
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 Harpurhey Alternative Provision School better than Lord's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harpurhey Alternative Provision School and Lord's School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School: 22. Lord's School: 23. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harpurhey Alternative Provision School and Lord's School rank in North West?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is unranked and Lord's School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).