Manchester Communication Academy vs Manchester Communication Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 225 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Communication Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,240 students
Manchester Communication Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Manchester Communication Academy Manchester, North West | Manchester Communication Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 536 | #1199 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2770 of 4,090 | #9425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,240 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,240 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 63.1% | 69.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com/ | www.mcpacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester Communication Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 33.5).
- •Manchester Communication Academy is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 414.
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 Communication Academy better than Manchester Communication Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Communication Primary Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 33.5 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 Manchester Communication Academy and Manchester Communication Primary Academy?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Communication Academy: 1,240. Manchester Communication Primary Academy: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Communication Academy and Manchester Communication Primary Academy rank in North West?
Manchester Communication Academy is 323rd of 536 and Manchester Communication Primary Academy is 1199th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).