Heald Place Primary School vs Manchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 737 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heald Place Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
572 students
Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
| Measure | Heald Place Primary School Manchester, North West | Manchester Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1898 of 2,286 | #310 of 536 |
| National rank | #13950 of 15,697 | #2587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 572 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 572 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 58.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.healdplace.co.uk | www.manchester-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 20.2).
- •Manchester Academy is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 572.
- •Heald Place Primary School is a local authority school while Manchester 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 Heald Place Primary School better than Manchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Academy ranks higher (37.3 vs 20.2 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 Heald Place Primary School and Manchester Academy?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heald Place Primary School: 572. Manchester Academy: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heald Place Primary School and Manchester Academy rank in North West?
Heald Place Primary School is 1898th of 2,286 and Manchester Academy is 310th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).