Accrington Peel Park Primary School vs Heald Place Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
570 students
Heald Place Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
572 students
| Measure | Accrington Peel Park Primary School Accrington, North West | Heald Place Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1406 of 2,286 | #1898 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10920 of 15,697 | #13950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 570 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 570 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 1% |
| 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 | Accrington | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.peelpark.lancs.sch.uk | www.healdplace.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Accrington Peel Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 20.2).
- •Accrington Peel Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 52%).
- •Accrington Peel Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •Heald Place Primary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 570.
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 Accrington Peel Park Primary School better than Heald Place Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington Peel Park Primary School ranks higher (36.5 vs 20.2 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 Accrington Peel Park Primary School and Heald Place Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School: 570. Heald Place Primary School: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington Peel Park Primary School and Heald Place Primary School rank in North West?
Accrington Peel Park Primary School is 1406th of 2,286 and Heald Place Primary School is 1898th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).