AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK vs Lark Hill Community Primary School
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.
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
464 students
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
629 students
| Measure | AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Salford, North West | Lark Hill Community Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 536 | #1889 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3183 of 4,090 | #13875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 464 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk | www.larkhillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 20.7).
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 464.
- •AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a academy school while Lark Hill Community Primary School is a local authority 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 AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK better than Lark Hill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK ranks higher (25.1 vs 20.7 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 AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK and Lark Hill Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK: 464. Lark Hill Community Primary School: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK and Lark Hill Community Primary School rank in North West?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is 391st of 536 and Lark Hill Community Primary School is 1889th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).