Alkrington Primary School vs Dixons Middleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkrington Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
512 students
Dixons Middleton Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,319 students
| Measure | Alkrington Primary School Manchester, North West | Dixons Middleton Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #480 of 2,286 | #338 of 536 |
| National rank | #4080 of 15,697 | #2871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 512 | 1,319 |
| Pupils on roll | 512 | 1,319 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alkrington.rochdale.sch.uk | www.dixonsmd.com |
The verdict
- •Alkrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 31.7).
- •Dixons Middleton Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 512.
- •Alkrington Primary School is a local authority school while Dixons Middleton Academy is a academy 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 Alkrington Primary School better than Dixons Middleton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alkrington Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 31.7 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 Alkrington Primary School and Dixons Middleton Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alkrington Primary School: 512. Dixons Middleton Academy: 1,319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alkrington Primary School and Dixons Middleton Academy rank in North West?
Alkrington Primary School is 480th of 2,286 and Dixons Middleton Academy is 338th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).