Acacias Community Primary School vs Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 49 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
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Acacias Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1666 of 2,286 | #1252 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12505 of 15,697 | #9795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 108.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.acacias.manchester.sch.uk | www.holyrosaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 28.5).
- •Acacias Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 55%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.6 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acacias Community Primary School: 450. Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acacias Community Primary School and Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Acacias Community Primary School is 1666th of 2,286 and Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1252nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).