Moorside High School vs St Mary's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,129 students
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Moorside High School Manchester, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 536 | #740 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2304 of 4,090 | #6122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,129 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,129 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorsidehigh.co.uk/ | www.stmarys-swinton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 43.4).
- •Moorside High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 230.
- •Moorside High School is a academy school while St Mary's RC Primary School 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 Moorside High School better than St Mary's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 43.4 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 Moorside High School and St Mary's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside High School: 1,129. St Mary's RC Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside High School and St Mary's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Moorside High School is 273rd of 536 and St Mary's RC Primary School is 740th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).