Barton Moss Community Primary School vs Salford City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 102 m 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
Salford City Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
876 students
| Measure | Barton Moss Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Salford City Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1401 of 2,286 | #270 of 536 |
| National rank | #10895 of 15,697 | #2285 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 216 | 876 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 876 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | Bartonmoss.co.uk | www.salfordcity-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Salford City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 36.6).
- •Salford City Academy is the larger school with 876 students compared with 216.
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 Salford City Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Salford City Academy ranks higher (43.8 vs 36.6 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 Moss Community Primary School and Salford City Academy?
About 102 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Moss Community Primary School: 216. Salford City Academy: 876. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Moss Community Primary School and Salford City Academy rank in North West?
Barton Moss Community Primary School is 1401st of 2,286 and Salford City Academy is 270th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).