Boothstown Methodist Primary School vs James Brindley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
James Brindley Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Boothstown Methodist Primary School Manchester, North West | James Brindley Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1763 of 2,286 | #225 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13120 of 15,697 | #1720 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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.boothstownmethodistschool.co.uk/ | www.jamesbrindleyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •James Brindley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 25.3).
- •James Brindley Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 39%).
- •James Brindley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •James Brindley Community Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 209.
- •Boothstown Methodist Primary School is a local authority school while James Brindley Community 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 Boothstown Methodist Primary School better than James Brindley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), James Brindley Community Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 25.3 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 Boothstown Methodist Primary School and James Brindley Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School: 209. James Brindley Community Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boothstown Methodist Primary School and James Brindley Community Primary School rank in North West?
Boothstown Methodist Primary School is 1763rd of 2,286 and James Brindley Community Primary School is 225th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).