Moorside Primary School vs St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 459 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School Manchester, North West | St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1523 of 2,286 | #1234 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11673 of 15,697 | #9620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 382 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | moorside-primary.net | www.stsrcp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 32.8).
- •St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 58%).
- •St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 382.
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 Primary School better than St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (42.5 vs 32.8 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 Primary School and St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 459 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary School: 382. St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School and St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Moorside Primary School is 1523rd of 2,286 and St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1234th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).