Music Stuff vs St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 280 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Music Stuff
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
71 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Music Stuff Manchester, North West | St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #859 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7107 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 71 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 220 |
| Free school meals | – | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 67% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.musicstuffeducation.org | www.stbarnabas.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 71.
- •Music Stuff is a independent school while St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 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 Music Stuff better than St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Music Stuff and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
About 280 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Music Stuff: 71. St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Music Stuff and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Music Stuff is unranked and St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 859th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).