St John's CofE Primary School vs Stanley Grove Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 571 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Longsight · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
673 students
| Measure | St John's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | Stanley Grove Primary Academy Longsight, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1428 of 2,286 | #1724 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11070 of 15,697 | #12862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 455 | 673 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 673 |
| Free school meals | 49.9% | 58.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 106.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Longsight |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sjcfederation.co.uk | www.stanleygrove.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 26.8).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 56%).
- •Stanley Grove Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Stanley Grove Primary Academy is the larger school with 673 students compared with 455.
- •St John's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Stanley Grove Primary 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 St John's CofE Primary School better than Stanley Grove Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.8 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 John's CofE Primary School and Stanley Grove Primary Academy?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Longsight in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE Primary School: 455. Stanley Grove Primary Academy: 673. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE Primary School and Stanley Grove Primary Academy rank in North West?
St John's CofE Primary School is 1428th of 2,286 and Stanley Grove Primary Academy is 1724th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).