Laurus Ryecroft vs Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurus Ryecroft
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Laurus Ryecroft Manchester, North West | Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 536 | #1248 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1395 of 4,090 | #9785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,153 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.laurusryecroft.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Laurus Ryecroft scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 41.7).
- •Laurus Ryecroft is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 133.
- •Laurus Ryecroft is a academy school while Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is a local authority 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 Laurus Ryecroft better than Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Laurus Ryecroft ranks higher (61.6 vs 41.7 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 Laurus Ryecroft and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurus Ryecroft: 1,153. Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurus Ryecroft and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School rank in North West?
Laurus Ryecroft is 160th of 536 and Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School is 1248th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).