Mersey Drive Community Primary School vs Parrenthorn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Parrenthorn High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
| Measure | Mersey Drive Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Parrenthorn High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1667 of 2,286 | #267 of 536 |
| National rank | #12512 of 15,697 | #2280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.merseydriveprimary.org.uk | www.parrenthorn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parrenthorn High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.9 vs 28.5).
- •Parrenthorn High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 203.
- •Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a local authority school while Parrenthorn High 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 Mersey Drive Community Primary School better than Parrenthorn High School?
On the Success Index (England), Parrenthorn High School ranks higher (43.9 vs 28.5 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 Mersey Drive Community Primary School and Parrenthorn High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School: 203. Parrenthorn High School: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersey Drive Community Primary School and Parrenthorn High School rank in North West?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is 1667th of 2,286 and Parrenthorn High School is 267th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).