Acacias Community Primary School vs Burnage Academy for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acacias Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Burnage Academy for Boys
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
| Measure | Acacias Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Burnage Academy for Boys Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1666 of 2,286 | #254 of 536 |
| National rank | #12505 of 15,697 | #2192 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 450 | 1,021 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 1,021 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 53.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.acacias.manchester.sch.uk | www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnage Academy for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 28.5).
- •Burnage Academy for Boys is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 450.
- •Acacias Community Primary School is a local authority school while Burnage Academy for Boys is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Acacias Community Primary School is co-educational and Burnage Academy for Boys is boys.
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 Acacias Community Primary School better than Burnage Academy for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Burnage Academy for Boys ranks higher (45.6 vs 28.5 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 Acacias Community Primary School and Burnage Academy for Boys?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acacias Community Primary School: 450. Burnage Academy for Boys: 1,021. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acacias Community Primary School and Burnage Academy for Boys rank in North West?
Acacias Community Primary School is 1666th of 2,286 and Burnage Academy for Boys is 254th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).