Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Pike Fold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
Pike Fold Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West | Pike Fold Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 2,286 | #1610 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4459 of 15,697 | #12169 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 428 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 5% |
| 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.mountcarmel.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.pikefold.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 30.2).
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Pike Fold Primary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 428.
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Pike Fold 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 Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Pike Fold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (67.1 vs 30.2 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 Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Pike Fold Primary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 428. Pike Fold Primary School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Pike Fold Primary School rank in North West?
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 531st of 2,286 and Pike Fold Primary School is 1610th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).