Boarshaw Community Primary School vs Dixons Middleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boarshaw Community Primary School
MANCHESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Dixons Middleton Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,319 students
| Measure | Boarshaw Community Primary School MANCHESTER, North West | Dixons Middleton Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1728 of 2,286 | #338 of 536 |
| National rank | #12879 of 15,697 | #2871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 446 | 1,319 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 1,319 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | MANCHESTER | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boarshawprimary.co.uk | www.dixonsmd.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons Middleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 26.6).
- •Dixons Middleton Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 446.
- •Boarshaw Community Primary School is a local authority school while Dixons Middleton Academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Boarshaw Community Primary School better than Dixons Middleton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Middleton Academy ranks higher (31.7 vs 26.6 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 Boarshaw Community Primary School and Dixons Middleton Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between MANCHESTER and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boarshaw Community Primary School: 446. Dixons Middleton Academy: 1,319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boarshaw Community Primary School and Dixons Middleton Academy rank in North West?
Boarshaw Community Primary School is 1728th of 2,286 and Dixons Middleton Academy is 338th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).