Higher Openshaw Community School vs Manchester Road Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 801 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Openshaw Community School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | Higher Openshaw Community School Manchester, North West | Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1896 of 2,286 | #1432 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13918 of 15,697 | #11088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.higher-openshaw.manchester.sch.uk | www.mrpablogs.net/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester Road Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 20.4).
- •Manchester Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •Manchester Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Manchester Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 371 students compared with 326.
- •Higher Openshaw Community School is a local authority school while Manchester Road Primary 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 Higher Openshaw Community School better than Manchester Road Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Road Primary Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 20.4 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 Openshaw Community School and Manchester Road Primary Academy?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Openshaw Community School: 326. Manchester Road Primary Academy: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Openshaw Community School and Manchester Road Primary Academy rank in North West?
Higher Openshaw Community School is 1896th of 2,286 and Manchester Road Primary Academy is 1432nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).