Northenden Community School vs St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 612 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northenden Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Northenden Community School Manchester, North West | St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #887 of 2,286 | #1914 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7351 of 15,697 | #14043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 232 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.northendenprimary.co.uk | www.thrive-stw.com |
The verdict
- •Northenden Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 19.7).
- •St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden is the larger school with 340 students compared with 232.
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 Northenden Community School better than St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden?
On the Success Index (England), Northenden Community School ranks higher (53.0 vs 19.7 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 Northenden Community School and St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northenden Community School: 232. St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northenden Community School and St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden rank in North West?
Northenden Community School is 887th of 2,286 and St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden is 1914th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).