Higher Openshaw Community School vs Varna Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 522 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
Varna Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
| Measure | Higher Openshaw Community School Manchester, North West | Varna Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1896 of 2,286 | #2121 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13918 of 15,697 | #15004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.varna.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Higher Openshaw Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 12.4).
- •Higher Openshaw Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 39%).
- •Varna Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Varna Community Primary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 326.
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 Varna Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Higher Openshaw Community School ranks higher (20.4 vs 12.4 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 Varna Community Primary School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Openshaw Community School: 326. Varna Community Primary School: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Openshaw Community School and Varna Community Primary School rank in North West?
Higher Openshaw Community School is 1896th of 2,286 and Varna Community Primary School is 2121st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).