Meadowbank Primary School vs St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 667 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbank Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Meadowbank Primary School Manchester, North West | St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #885 of 2,286 | #851 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7349 of 15,697 | #7056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.meadowbankprimaryschool.co.uk | www.saintphilips.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 53.0).
- •St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Meadowbank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is the larger school with 397 students compared with 220.
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 Meadowbank Primary School better than St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton ranks higher (54.3 vs 53.0 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 Meadowbank Primary School and St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowbank Primary School: 220. St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowbank Primary School and St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton rank in North West?
Meadowbank Primary School is 885th of 2,286 and St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton is 851st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).