Parrs Wood High School vs St Catherine's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parrs Wood High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,786 students
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Parrs Wood High School Manchester, North West | St Catherine's RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 536 | #1224 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1825 of 4,090 | #9578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,786 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,786 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.29 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | pwhs.co.uk/ | www.st-catherines.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parrs Wood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 42.7).
- •Parrs Wood High School is the larger school with 1,786 students compared with 426.
- •Parrs Wood High School is a academy school while St Catherine's RC 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 Parrs Wood High School better than St Catherine's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parrs Wood High School ranks higher (53.0 vs 42.7 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 Parrs Wood High School and St Catherine's RC Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parrs Wood High School: 1,786. St Catherine's RC Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parrs Wood High School and St Catherine's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Parrs Wood High School is 204th of 536 and St Catherine's RC Primary School is 1224th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).