Saint Paul's Catholic High School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 222 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
933 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Saint Paul's Catholic High School Manchester, North West | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 536 | #1476 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3876 of 4,090 | #11358 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 933 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 933 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 102.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-paulshigh.net/ | www.stpeters-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.4 vs 13.0).
- •Saint Paul's Catholic High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 256.
- •Saint Paul's Catholic High School is a academy school while St Peter's Catholic 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 Saint Paul's Catholic High School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 13.0 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 Saint Paul's Catholic High School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 222 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School: 933. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Paul's Catholic High School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School is 494th of 536 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 1476th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).