Irlam Primary School vs St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary 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.
Irlam Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Irlam Primary School Manchester, North West | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 2,286 | #662 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5500 of 15,697 | #5580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.irlamprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stteresassalford.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.7 vs 61.4).
- •Irlam Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 236.
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 Irlam Primary School better than St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy?
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 Irlam Primary School and St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irlam Primary School: 456. St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irlam Primary School and St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Irlam Primary School is 654th of 2,286 and St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy is 662nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).