St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West | St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #603 of 2,286 | #1445 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5101 of 15,697 | #11168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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-margarets.bury.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaels.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 35.4).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 58%).
- •St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 202 students compared with 199.
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School better than St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 35.4 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 199. St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 603rd of 2,286 and St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1445th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).