Our Lady's RC High School vs St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Our Lady's RC High School Manchester, North West | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #206 of 536 | #450 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1833 of 4,090 | #3849 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,046 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olhs-manchester.org.uk/ | www.stmichaelscemidd.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 52.8).
- •Our Lady's RC High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 205.
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 Our Lady's RC High School better than St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington ranks higher (70.4 vs 52.8 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 Our Lady's RC High School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's RC High School: 1,046. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's RC High School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington rank in North West?
Our Lady's RC High School is 206th of 536 and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is 450th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).