Manchester Academy vs The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 735 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | Manchester Academy Manchester, North West | The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 536 | #2058 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2587 of 4,090 | #14660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,025 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manchester-academy.org/ | www.thedivinemercy.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 15.3).
- •Manchester Academy is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 406.
- •Manchester Academy is a academy school while The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic 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 Manchester Academy better than The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Academy ranks higher (37.3 vs 15.3 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 Manchester Academy and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Academy: 1,025. The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Academy and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Manchester Academy is 310th of 536 and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is 2058th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).