Old Moat Primary School vs Withington Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 853 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Moat Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
Withington Girls' School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
733 students
| Measure | Old Moat Primary School Manchester, North West | Withington Girls' School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1412 of 2,286 | #191 of 536 |
| National rank | #10960 of 15,697 | #1676 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 387 | 733 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 733 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.6 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oldmoat.manchester.sch.uk | www.wgs.org |
The verdict
- •Withington Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 36.4).
- •Withington Girls' School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 387.
- •Old Moat Primary School is a academy school while Withington Girls' School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Old Moat Primary School is co-educational and Withington Girls' School is girls.
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 Old Moat Primary School better than Withington Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Withington Girls' School ranks higher (55.9 vs 36.4 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 Old Moat Primary School and Withington Girls' School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Moat Primary School: 387. Withington Girls' School: 733. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Moat Primary School and Withington Girls' School rank in North West?
Old Moat Primary School is 1412th of 2,286 and Withington Girls' School is 191st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).