Ashbury Meadow Primary School vs Sol Christian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbury Meadow Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
Sol Christian Academy
Fairfield Street · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
34 students
| Measure | Ashbury Meadow Primary School Manchester, North West | Sol Christian Academy Fairfield Street, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2234 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #15523 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 465 | 34 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 34 |
| Free school meals | 49.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Fairfield Street |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashburymeadow.co.uk | www.solacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashbury Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 34.
- •Ashbury Meadow Primary School is a local authority school while Sol Christian Academy is a independent 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 Ashbury Meadow Primary School better than Sol Christian Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashbury Meadow Primary School and Sol Christian Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Fairfield Street in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbury Meadow Primary School: 465. Sol Christian Academy: 34. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbury Meadow Primary School and Sol Christian Academy rank in North West?
Ashbury Meadow Primary School is 2234th of 2,286 and Sol Christian Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).