Acacias Community Primary School vs Cringle Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 350 m 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
Cringle Brook Primary School
Levenshulme · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Acacias Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Cringle Brook Primary School Levenshulme, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1666 of 2,286 | #849 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12505 of 15,697 | #7043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 450 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | Levenshulme |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.acacias.manchester.sch.uk | www.cringlebrook.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cringle Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 28.5).
- •Cringle Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Cringle Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Acacias Community Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 208.
- •Acacias Community Primary School is a local authority school while Cringle Brook Primary 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 Acacias Community Primary School better than Cringle Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cringle Brook Primary School ranks higher (54.3 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 Cringle Brook Primary School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Levenshulme in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acacias Community Primary School: 450. Cringle Brook Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acacias Community Primary School and Cringle Brook Primary School rank in North West?
Acacias Community Primary School is 1666th of 2,286 and Cringle Brook Primary School is 849th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).