AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK vs Walney Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 94 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
Walney Academy
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
468 students
| Measure | AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Salford, North West | Walney Academy Barrow-in-Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 536 | #374 of 536 |
| National rank | #3183 of 4,090 | #3067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 464 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 52% |
| 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% | 21.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.2% | 41.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Salford | Barrow-in-Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk | www.walney-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walney Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 25.1).
- •Walney Academy is the larger school with 468 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 Walney Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walney Academy ranks higher (28.0 vs 25.1 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 Walney Academy?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Salford and Barrow-in-Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK: 464. Walney Academy: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK and Walney Academy rank in North West?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is 391st of 536 and Walney Academy is 374th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).