New Moston Primary School vs St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 931 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Moston Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
334 students
| Measure | New Moston Primary School Manchester, North West | St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2052 of 2,286 | #1499 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14630 of 15,697 | #11508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 487 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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.newmoston.manchester.sch.uk | www.st-margaretmarys.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 15.5).
- •New Moston Primary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 334.
- •New Moston Primary School is a local authority school while St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 New Moston Primary School better than St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (33.7 vs 15.5 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 New Moston Primary School and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Moston Primary School: 487. St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Moston Primary School and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
New Moston Primary School is 2052nd of 2,286 and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1499th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).