Linden Road Academy vs St Thomas More RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 992 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden Road Academy
Tameside · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
St Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Linden Road Academy Tameside, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1083 of 2,286 | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | #8624 of 15,697 | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 228 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tameside | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lindenroadacademy.co.uk | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.2 vs 48.0).
- •St Thomas More RC College is the larger school with 797 students compared with 228.
- •Linden Road Academy is a academy school while St Thomas More RC College 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 Linden Road Academy better than St Thomas More RC College?
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 Linden Road Academy and St Thomas More RC College?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Tameside and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linden Road Academy: 228. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linden Road Academy and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Linden Road Academy is 1083rd of 2,286 and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).