Manchester Senior Girls School vs The King David High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 582 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Senior Girls School
Salford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
157 students
The King David High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
708 students
| Measure | Manchester Senior Girls School Salford, North West | The King David High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #333 of 536 | #53 of 536 |
| National rank | #2846 of 4,090 | #548 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 157 | 708 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 708 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.1 | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.3% | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.9% | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.68 | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.0 |
| town | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.kdhs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The King David High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 32.2).
- •The King David High School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 157.
- •Manchester Senior Girls School is a independent school while The King David High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Manchester Senior Girls School is girls and The King David High School 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 Senior Girls School better than The King David High School?
On the Success Index (England), The King David High School ranks higher (81.7 vs 32.2 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 Senior Girls School and The King David High School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Senior Girls School: 157. The King David High School: 708. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Senior Girls School and The King David High School rank in North West?
Manchester Senior Girls School is 333rd of 536 and The King David High School is 53rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).