Benchill Primary School vs Newall Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Newall Green Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
577 students
| Measure | Benchill Primary School Manchester, North West | Newall Green Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1752 of 2,286 | #2157 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13060 of 15,697 | #15184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 577 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 577 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 67.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 1% |
| 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.newallgreen.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Benchill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.6 vs 10.7).
- •Benchill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 42%).
- •Newall Green Primary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 479.
- •Benchill Primary School is a local authority school while Newall Green Primary 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 Newall Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Benchill Primary School ranks higher (25.6 vs 10.7 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 Newall Green Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benchill Primary School: 479. Newall Green Primary School: 577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benchill Primary School and Newall Green Primary School rank in North West?
Benchill Primary School is 1752nd of 2,286 and Newall Green Primary School is 2157th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).