Manchester High School for Girls vs St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 442 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
913 students
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, North West | St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 536 | #697 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #53 of 4,090 | #5822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 913 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 913 | 222 |
| Free school meals | – | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.1 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manchesterhigh.co.uk | www.stjamesmanchester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Manchester High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 60.1).
- •Manchester High School for Girls is the larger school with 913 students compared with 222.
- •Manchester High School for Girls is a independent school while St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Manchester High School for Girls is girls and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is co-educational.
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 High School for Girls better than St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester High School for Girls ranks higher (97.1 vs 60.1 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 High School for Girls and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester High School for Girls: 913. St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester High School for Girls and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme rank in North West?
Manchester High School for Girls is 5th of 536 and St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is 697th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).