Middleton Parish Church School vs St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Parish Church School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Middleton Parish Church School Manchester, North West | St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1712 of 2,286 | #1257 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12799 of 15,697 | #9820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 432 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 100.5% |
| 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.middletonparishce.rochdale.sch.uk | www.stjohnfisher.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 27.1).
- •Middleton Parish Church School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 211.
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 Middleton Parish Church School better than St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 27.1 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 Middleton Parish Church School and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middleton Parish Church School: 432. St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middleton Parish Church School and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Middleton Parish Church School is 1712th of 2,286 and St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1257th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).