Birchfields Primary School vs Longsight Community Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 814 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfields Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
Longsight Community Primary
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Birchfields Primary School Manchester, North West | Longsight Community Primary Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2062 of 2,286 | #1893 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14678 of 15,697 | #13904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 592 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 53.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | www.birchfieldsprimary.com | www.longsightcp.com |
The verdict
- •Longsight Community Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.5 vs 15.1).
- •Longsight Community Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 49%).
- •Longsight Community Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
- •Birchfields Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 205.
- •Birchfields Primary School is a local authority school while Longsight Community Primary 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 Birchfields Primary School better than Longsight Community Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Longsight Community Primary ranks higher (20.5 vs 15.1 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 Birchfields Primary School and Longsight Community Primary?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfields Primary School: 592. Longsight Community Primary: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfields Primary School and Longsight Community Primary rank in North West?
Birchfields Primary School is 2062nd of 2,286 and Longsight Community Primary is 1893rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).