Levenshulme High School vs Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 715 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Levenshulme High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,057 students
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
35 students
| Measure | Levenshulme High School Manchester, North West | Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #180 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1530 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,057 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,057 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 54.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.levenshulmehigh.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Levenshulme High School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 35.
- •Levenshulme High School is a academy school while Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Levenshulme High School is girls and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is co-educational.
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 Levenshulme High School better than Manchester Vocational and Learning 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 Levenshulme High School and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Levenshulme High School: 1,057. Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Levenshulme High School and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy rank in North West?
Levenshulme High School is 180th of 536 and Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).