Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester vs Manchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 396 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
| Measure | Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West | Manchester Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #540 of 2,286 | #310 of 536 |
| National rank | #4551 of 15,697 | #2587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 218 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 58.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyname.manchester.sch.uk | www.manchester-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 37.3).
- •Manchester Academy is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 218.
- •Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is a local authority school while Manchester 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 Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester better than Manchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester ranks higher (66.6 vs 37.3 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 Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester and Manchester Academy?
About 396 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester: 218. Manchester Academy: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester and Manchester Academy rank in North West?
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester is 540th of 2,286 and Manchester Academy is 310th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).