Bamford Academy vs Old Trafford Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamford Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
324 students
Old Trafford Community Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
| Measure | Bamford Academy Manchester, North West | Old Trafford Community Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1761 of 2,286 | #1956 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13101 of 15,697 | #14230 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 57.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.bamfordacademy.co.uk | www.oldtraffordcommunityacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bamford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.4 vs 18.4).
- •Old Trafford Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 50%).
- •Old Trafford Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Bamford Academy better than Old Trafford Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bamford Academy ranks higher (25.4 vs 18.4 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 Bamford Academy and Old Trafford Community Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bamford Academy: 324. Old Trafford Community Academy: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bamford Academy and Old Trafford Community Academy rank in North West?
Bamford Academy is 1761st of 2,286 and Old Trafford Community Academy is 1956th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).