Heald Place Primary School vs Manchester High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 697 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 High School for Girls
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
913 students
| Measure | Heald Place Primary School Manchester, North West | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1898 of 2,286 | #5 of 536 |
| National rank | #13950 of 15,697 | #53 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 572 | 913 |
| Pupils on roll | 572 | 913 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 93.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.1 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.healdplace.co.uk | www.manchesterhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Manchester High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 20.2).
- •Manchester High School for Girls is the larger school with 913 students compared with 572.
- •Heald Place Primary School is a local authority school while Manchester High School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Heald Place Primary School is co-educational and Manchester High School for Girls is girls.
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 High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester High School for Girls ranks higher (97.1 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 High School for Girls?
About 697 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 High School for Girls: 913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heald Place Primary School and Manchester High School for Girls rank in North West?
Heald Place Primary School is 1898th of 2,286 and Manchester High School for Girls is 5th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).