Beaver Road Primary School vs Crossacres Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Road Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
1,084 students
Crossacres Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
704 students
| Measure | Beaver Road Primary School Manchester, North West | Crossacres Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 2,286 | #1384 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2309 of 15,697 | #10808 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,084 | 704 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,084 | 704 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 167.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 2% |
| 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 | www.beaverroad.org.uk | www.crossacresprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beaver Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 37.0).
- •Beaver Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •Beaver Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 2%).
- •Beaver Road Primary School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 704.
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 Beaver Road Primary School better than Crossacres Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beaver Road Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 37.0 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 Beaver Road Primary School and Crossacres Primary Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaver Road Primary School: 1,084. Crossacres Primary Academy: 704. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaver Road Primary School and Crossacres Primary Academy rank in North West?
Beaver Road Primary School is 281st of 2,286 and Crossacres Primary Academy is 1384th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).