Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester vs St Margaret's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 651 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
601 students
| Measure | Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West | St Margaret's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2007 of 2,286 | #863 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14400 of 15,697 | #7138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 601 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 601 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 52.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.ourladys-pri.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.stmargaretsmanchester.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 17.2).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 185.
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 Primary School Manchester better than St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 17.2 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 Primary School Manchester and St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester: 185. St Margaret's CofE Primary School: 601. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester and St Margaret's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester is 2007th of 2,286 and St Margaret's CofE Primary School is 863rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).