Heald Place Primary School vs The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 240 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
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | Heald Place Primary School Manchester, North West | The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1898 of 2,286 | #2058 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13950 of 15,697 | #14660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 572 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 572 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 4% |
| 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.healdplace.co.uk | www.thedivinemercy.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heald Place Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.2 vs 15.3).
- •Heald Place Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 38%).
- •The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
- •Heald Place Primary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 406.
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 The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heald Place Primary School ranks higher (20.2 vs 15.3 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 Heald Place Primary School and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heald Place Primary School: 572. The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heald Place Primary School and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Heald Place Primary School is 1898th of 2,286 and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is 2058th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).