Benchill Primary School vs Haveley Hey Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 998 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benchill Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Haveley Hey Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
| Measure | Benchill Primary School Manchester, North West | Haveley Hey Community School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 2,286 | #1678 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13060 of 15,697 | #12590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 479 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 75.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 4% |
| 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.benchill.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.haveleyhey.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haveley Hey Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 25.6).
- •Benchill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •Haveley Hey Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
- •Benchill Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 413.
- •Benchill Primary School is a local authority school while Haveley Hey Community School is a academy 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 Benchill Primary School better than Haveley Hey Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Haveley Hey Community School ranks higher (28.1 vs 25.6 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 Benchill Primary School and Haveley Hey Community School?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benchill Primary School: 479. Haveley Hey Community School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benchill Primary School and Haveley Hey Community School rank in North West?
Benchill Primary School is 1752nd of 2,286 and Haveley Hey Community School is 1678th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).