St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich vs The Heys School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 346 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
The Heys School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
546 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Manchester, North West | The Heys School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #897 of 2,286 | #488 of 536 |
| National rank | #7416 of 15,697 | #3836 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 240 | 546 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 546 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmarysprestwich.bury.sch.uk | theheys.school |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 14.1).
- •The Heys School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 240.
- •St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich is a local authority school while The Heys School 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 Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich better than The Heys School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich ranks higher (52.7 vs 14.1 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 Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich and The Heys School?
About 346 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich: 240. The Heys School: 546. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich and The Heys School rank in North West?
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich is 897th of 2,286 and The Heys School is 488th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).