Manor Green Primary Academy vs St Thomas More RC College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Green Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
262 students
St Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Manor Green Primary Academy Manchester, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2017 of 2,286 | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | #14474 of 15,697 | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 262 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62.4% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | manorgreenprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 16.7).
- •St Thomas More RC College is the larger school with 797 students compared with 262.
- •Manor Green Primary Academy is a academy school while St Thomas More RC College is a local authority 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 Manor Green Primary Academy better than St Thomas More RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More RC College ranks higher (48.0 vs 16.7 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 Manor Green Primary Academy and St Thomas More RC College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Green Primary Academy: 262. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Green Primary Academy and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Manor Green Primary Academy is 2017th of 2,286 and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).