Parrenthorn High School vs Unsworth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km 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
Unsworth Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
953 students
| Measure | Parrenthorn High School Manchester, North West | Unsworth Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 536 | #248 of 536 |
| National rank | #2280 of 4,090 | #2152 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,025 | 953 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,025 | 953 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.parrenthorn.co.uk | unsworthacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Unsworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 43.9).
- •Parrenthorn High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 953.
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 Unsworth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Unsworth Academy ranks higher (46.3 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 Unsworth Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parrenthorn High School: 1,025. Unsworth Academy: 953. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parrenthorn High School and Unsworth Academy rank in North West?
Parrenthorn High School is 267th of 536 and Unsworth Academy is 248th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).