Longsight Community Primary vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longsight Community Primary
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Longsight Community Primary Manchester, North West | St John's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1893 of 2,286 | #1428 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13904 of 15,697 | #11070 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 53.2% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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.longsightcp.com | www.sjcfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 20.5).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 52%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 205.
- •Longsight Community Primary is a academy school while St John's CofE 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 Longsight Community Primary better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 20.5 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 Longsight Community Primary and St John's CofE Primary School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longsight Community Primary: 205. St John's CofE Primary School: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longsight Community Primary and St John's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Longsight Community Primary is 1893rd of 2,286 and St John's CofE Primary School is 1428th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).