Manchester Muslim Preparatory School vs Northenden Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Manchester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
Northenden Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Manchester Muslim Preparatory School Manchester, North West | Northenden Community School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #887 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 175 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 232 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.mmps.miet.uk/ | www.northendenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northenden Community School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 175.
- •Manchester Muslim Preparatory School is a independent school while Northenden Community School is a academy 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 Muslim Preparatory School better than Northenden Community School?
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 Muslim Preparatory School and Northenden Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School: 175. Northenden Community School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Muslim Preparatory School and Northenden Community School rank in North West?
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School is unranked and Northenden Community School is 887th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).