Harpurhey Alternative Provision School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 965 m 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Manchester, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2244 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #15565 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 22 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 22 | 235 |
| Free school meals | – | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.haps.manchester.sch.uk | www.st-maryscofe.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is the larger school with 235 students compared with 22.
- •Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is a independent school while St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is a local authority 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 Harpurhey Alternative Provision School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston?
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 St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School: 22. St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harpurhey Alternative Provision School and St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston rank in North West?
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School is unranked and St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston is 2244th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).