Acre Hall Primary School vs Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acre Hall Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
297 students
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
| Measure | Acre Hall Primary School Manchester, North West | Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2001 of 2,286 | #1483 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14382 of 15,697 | #11417 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 53.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.acrehall.trafford.sch.uk | fiddlerslaneprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 17.3).
- •Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 45%).
- •Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Acre Hall Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 142.
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 Acre Hall Primary School better than Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 17.3 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 Acre Hall Primary School and Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Hall Primary School: 297. Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Hall Primary School and Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School rank in North West?
Acre Hall Primary School is 2001st of 2,286 and Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School is 1483rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).