Russell Scott Primary School vs St Thomas More RC College
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.
Russell Scott Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St Thomas More RC College
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Russell Scott Primary School Manchester, North West | St Thomas More RC College Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1381 of 2,286 | #236 of 536 |
| National rank | #10779 of 15,697 | #2067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 440 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.russellscottblogs.net/ | www.stmcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More RC College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 37.2).
- •St Thomas More RC College is the larger school with 797 students compared with 440.
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 Russell Scott Primary School better than St Thomas More RC College?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More RC College ranks higher (48.0 vs 37.2 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 Russell Scott Primary School and St Thomas More RC College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Russell Scott Primary School: 440. St Thomas More RC College: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Russell Scott Primary School and St Thomas More RC College rank in North West?
Russell Scott Primary School is 1381st of 2,286 and St Thomas More RC College is 236th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).