St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 978 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West | The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #716 of 2,286 | #2058 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5949 of 15,697 | #14660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 404 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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.st-kentigerns.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.thedivinemercy.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 15.3).
- •St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 38%).
- •St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 404.
- •St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while The Divine Mercy Roman 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 St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (59.5 vs 15.3 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 Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 404. The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 716th of 2,286 and The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School is 2058th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).