Parrenthorn High School vs St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 178 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parrenthorn High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Parrenthorn High School Manchester, North West | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 536 | #603 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2280 of 4,090 | #5101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,025 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.parrenthorn.co.uk | www.st-margarets.bury.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 43.9).
- •Parrenthorn High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 199.
- •Parrenthorn High School is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Parrenthorn High School better than St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 43.9 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 Parrenthorn High School and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 178 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parrenthorn High School: 1,025. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parrenthorn High School and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Parrenthorn High School is 267th of 536 and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 603rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).