Barlow Hall Primary School vs Mellor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Hall Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
231 students
Mellor Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Barlow Hall Primary School Manchester, North West | Mellor Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #793 of 2,286 | #486 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6660 of 15,697 | #4134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | barlowhallprimary.co.uk/ | www.mellor.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mellor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 56.1).
- •Barlow Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
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 Barlow Hall Primary School better than Mellor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mellor Primary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 56.1 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 Barlow Hall Primary School and Mellor Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlow Hall Primary School: 231. Mellor Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlow Hall Primary School and Mellor Primary School rank in North West?
Barlow Hall Primary School is 793rd of 2,286 and Mellor Primary School is 486th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).