Highfield Primary School vs St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 170 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Highfield Primary School Manchester, North West | St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1488 of 2,286 | #314 of 536 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,697 | #2630 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 288 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.highfield-primary.trafford.sch.uk | st-antonys.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 33.9).
- •St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 688 students compared with 288.
- •Highfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary 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 Highfield Primary School better than St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (36.5 vs 33.9 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 Highfield Primary School and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Primary School: 288. St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Primary School and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Highfield Primary School is 1488th of 2,286 and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 314th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).