St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy vs The East Manchester Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
The East Manchester Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,035 students
| Measure | St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Manchester, North West | The East Manchester Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #859 of 2,286 | #407 of 536 |
| National rank | #7107 of 15,697 | #3314 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 220 | 1,035 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 1,035 |
| Free school meals | 65% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.stbarnabas.manchester.sch.uk | theeastmanchesteracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 23.2).
- •The East Manchester Academy is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 220.
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 St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy better than The East Manchester Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (54.0 vs 23.2 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 St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and The East Manchester Academy?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 220. The East Manchester Academy: 1,035. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and The East Manchester Academy rank in North West?
St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 859th of 2,286 and The East Manchester Academy is 407th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).