Rolls Crescent Primary School vs St Philip's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 581 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Rolls Crescent Primary School Manchester, North West | St Philip's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1018 of 2,286 | #2154 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8185 of 15,697 | #15153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 325 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.9% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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.rolls-crescent.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.st-philips.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rolls Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 11.0).
- •Rolls Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 41%).
- •Rolls Crescent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Rolls Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 173.
- •Rolls Crescent Primary School is a academy school while St Philip'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 Rolls Crescent Primary School better than St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rolls Crescent Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 11.0 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 Rolls Crescent Primary School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rolls Crescent Primary School: 325. St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rolls Crescent Primary School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Rolls Crescent Primary School is 1018th of 2,286 and St Philip's Church of England Primary School is 2154th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).