Ravensbury Community School vs The East Manchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ravensbury Community School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
The East Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,035 students
| Measure | Ravensbury Community School Manchester, North West | The East Manchester Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2076 of 2,286 | #407 of 536 |
| National rank | #14735 of 15,697 | #3314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 466 | 1,035 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 1,035 |
| Free school meals | 53.4% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk | theeastmanchesteracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The East Manchester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 14.7).
- •The East Manchester Academy is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 466.
- •Ravensbury Community School is a local authority school while The East Manchester Academy is a academy 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 Ravensbury Community School better than The East Manchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The East Manchester Academy ranks higher (23.2 vs 14.7 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 Ravensbury Community School and The East Manchester Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ravensbury Community School: 466. The East Manchester Academy: 1,035. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ravensbury Community School and The East Manchester Academy rank in North West?
Ravensbury Community School is 2076th of 2,286 and The East Manchester Academy is 407th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).