Higher Lane Primary School vs St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Lane Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Higher Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 2,286 | #1445 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8694 of 15,697 | #11168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 491 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 116.9% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.higherlaneprimary.co.uk | www.stmichaels.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Higher Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 35.4).
- •Higher Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 58%).
- •Higher Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Higher Lane Primary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 202.
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 Higher Lane Primary School better than St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Higher Lane Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 35.4 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 Higher Lane Primary School and St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Lane Primary School: 491. St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Lane Primary School and St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Higher Lane Primary School is 1094th of 2,286 and St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1445th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).