St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Urmston Grammar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 662 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
174 students
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1241 of 2,286 | #12 of 536 |
| National rank | #9683 of 15,697 | #96 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 174 | 1,137 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 1,137 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 94.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.3 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmarysprimarydavyhulme.co.uk/ | www.urmstongrammar.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Urmston Grammar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 42.2).
- •Urmston Grammar Academy is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 174.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Urmston Grammar 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 Mary's CofE Primary School better than Urmston Grammar Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Urmston Grammar Academy ranks higher (95.6 vs 42.2 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 Mary's CofE Primary School and Urmston Grammar Academy?
About 662 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 174. Urmston Grammar Academy: 1,137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Urmston Grammar Academy rank in North West?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1241st of 2,286 and Urmston Grammar Academy is 12th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).