Higher Openshaw Community School vs St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Higher Openshaw Community School Manchester, North West | St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1896 of 2,286 | #859 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13918 of 15,697 | #7107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.stbarnabas.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 20.4).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Higher Openshaw Community School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 220.
- •Higher Openshaw Community School is a local authority school while St Barnabas CofE 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 St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (54.0 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 St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Openshaw Community School: 326. St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Openshaw Community School and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Higher Openshaw Community School is 1896th of 2,286 and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 859th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).