Manchester Communication Academy vs St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 692 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
St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Manchester Communication Academy Manchester, North West | St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #323 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2770 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,240 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,240 | – |
| Free school meals | 63.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.st-malachys.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
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 St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Manchester Communication Academy and St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
How do Manchester Communication Academy and St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Manchester Communication Academy is 323rd of 536 and St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).