Manston Primary vs Manston St James Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 244 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manston Primary
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
Manston St James Primary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
| Measure | Manston Primary Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Manston St James Primary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 1,636 | #1109 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11065 of 15,697 | #11270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.manstonprimary.co.uk | www.manstonstjames.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Manston Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 34.8).
- •Manston Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 51%).
- •Manston Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Manston St James Primary Academy is the larger school with 323 students compared with 207.
- •Manston Primary is a local authority school while Manston St James 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 Manston Primary better than Manston St James Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manston Primary ranks higher (35.9 vs 34.8 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 Manston Primary and Manston St James Primary Academy?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manston Primary: 207. Manston St James Primary Academy: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manston Primary and Manston St James Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Manston Primary is 1093rd of 1,636 and Manston St James Primary Academy is 1109th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).