Barton Clough Primary School vs Lostock High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 535 m 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
Lostock High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
513 students
| Measure | Barton Clough Primary School Manchester, North West | Lostock High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1757 of 2,286 | #300 of 536 |
| National rank | #13082 of 15,697 | #2529 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 155 | 513 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 513 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bartonclough.bright-futures.co.uk | www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lostock High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 25.5).
- •Lostock High School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 155.
- •Barton Clough Primary School is a academy school while Lostock High 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 Lostock High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock High School ranks higher (38.6 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 Lostock High School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Clough Primary School: 155. Lostock High School: 513. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Clough Primary School and Lostock High School rank in North West?
Barton Clough Primary School is 1757th of 2,286 and Lostock High School is 300th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).