Barton Clough Primary School vs Highfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Clough Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
Highfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
| Measure | Barton Clough Primary School Manchester, North West | Highfield Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1757 of 2,286 | #1488 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13082 of 15,697 | #11442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bartonclough.bright-futures.co.uk | www.highfield-primary.trafford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 25.5).
- •Barton Clough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 60%).
- •Highfield Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 155.
- •Barton Clough Primary School is a academy school while Highfield Primary School is a local authority 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 Barton Clough Primary School better than Highfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Primary School ranks higher (33.9 vs 25.5 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 Barton Clough Primary School and Highfield Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Clough Primary School: 155. Highfield Primary School: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Clough Primary School and Highfield Primary School rank in North West?
Barton Clough Primary School is 1757th of 2,286 and Highfield Primary School is 1488th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).