Plymouth Grove Primary School vs St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 274 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth Grove Primary School
Ardwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Plymouth Grove Primary School Ardwick, North West | St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1952 of 2,286 | #1464 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14216 of 15,697 | #11291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 347 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 72% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.5% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Ardwick | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.plymouthgrove.net/ | www.st-josephs.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.7 vs 18.5).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Plymouth Grove Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 219.
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 Plymouth Grove Primary School better than St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester ranks higher (34.7 vs 18.5 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 Plymouth Grove Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester?
About 274 m in a straight line, between Ardwick and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plymouth Grove Primary School: 347. St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plymouth Grove Primary School and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester rank in North West?
Plymouth Grove Primary School is 1952nd of 2,286 and St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester is 1464th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).