Barton Moss Community Primary School vs Beech Street Community 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 Moss Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Beech Street Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Barton Moss Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Beech Street Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1401 of 2,286 | #1389 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10895 of 15,697 | #10847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Bartonmoss.co.uk | www.beechstreetprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.6 vs 36.8).
- •Beech Street Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 64%).
- •Barton Moss Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Beech Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 216.
- •Barton Moss Community Primary School is a academy school while Beech Street Community 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 Moss Community Primary School better than Beech Street Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barton Moss Community Primary School and Beech Street Community 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 Moss Community Primary School: 216. Beech Street Community Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Moss Community Primary School and Beech Street Community Primary School rank in North West?
Barton Moss Community Primary School is 1401st of 2,286 and Beech Street Community Primary School is 1389th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).