AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK vs Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 856 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
464 students
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
| Measure | AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Salford, North West | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 536 | #448 of 536 |
| National rank | #3183 of 4,090 | #3640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 464 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.7% | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.2% | 48.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk | www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/ |
The verdict
- •AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 18.6).
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is the larger school with 989 students compared with 464.
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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?
On the Success Index (England), AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK ranks higher (25.1 vs 18.6 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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK: 464. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK rank in North West?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is 391st of 536 and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is 448th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).