Audenshaw Primary School vs Poplar Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 845 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audenshaw Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Poplar Street Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Audenshaw Primary School Manchester, North West | Poplar Street Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1269 of 2,286 | #1559 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9936 of 15,697 | #11865 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audenshawprimary.co.uk | www.poplarstreet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Audenshaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 31.8).
- •Audenshaw Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Poplar Street Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Poplar Street Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 209.
- •Audenshaw Primary School is a local authority school while Poplar Street Primary School 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 Audenshaw Primary School better than Poplar Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Audenshaw Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 31.8 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 Audenshaw Primary School and Poplar Street Primary School?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audenshaw Primary School: 209. Poplar Street Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audenshaw Primary School and Poplar Street Primary School rank in North West?
Audenshaw Primary School is 1269th of 2,286 and Poplar Street Primary School is 1559th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).