Bowker Vale Primary School vs Crumpsall Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowker Vale Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
| Measure | Bowker Vale Primary School Manchester, North West | Crumpsall Lane Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1580 of 2,286 | #1701 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11987 of 15,697 | #12746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 439 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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.bowkervale.manchester.sch.uk | www.crumpsalllaneprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bowker Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 27.3).
- •Bowker Vale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 60%).
- •Bowker Vale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Bowker Vale Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 418.
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 Bowker Vale Primary School better than Crumpsall Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowker Vale Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 27.3 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 Bowker Vale Primary School and Crumpsall Lane Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowker Vale Primary School: 439. Crumpsall Lane Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowker Vale Primary School and Crumpsall Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Bowker Vale Primary School is 1580th of 2,286 and Crumpsall Lane Primary School is 1701st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).