Higher Openshaw Community School vs Music Stuff
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 856 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
Music Stuff
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
71 students
| Measure | Higher Openshaw Community School Manchester, North West | Music Stuff Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1896 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13918 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 326 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.musicstuffeducation.org |
The verdict
- •Higher Openshaw Community School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 71.
- •Higher Openshaw Community School is a local authority school while Music Stuff is a independent 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 Music Stuff?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Higher Openshaw Community School and Music Stuff?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Openshaw Community School: 326. Music Stuff: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Openshaw Community School and Music Stuff rank in North West?
Higher Openshaw Community School is 1896th of 2,286 and Music Stuff is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).