Bowlee Park Community Primary School vs Edgar Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 574 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowlee Park Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
900 students
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
| Measure | Bowlee Park Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 2,286 | #439 of 536 |
| National rank | #4431 of 15,697 | #3576 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 900 | 729 |
| Pupils on roll | 900 | 729 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bowleepark.rochdale.sch.uk | www.edgarwood.org |
The verdict
- •Bowlee Park Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 19.6).
- •Bowlee Park Community Primary School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 729.
- •Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a local authority school while Edgar Wood 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowlee Park Community Primary School better than Edgar Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bowlee Park Community Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 19.6 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 Bowlee Park Community Primary School and Edgar Wood Academy?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School: 900. Edgar Wood Academy: 729. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowlee Park Community Primary School and Edgar Wood Academy rank in North West?
Bowlee Park Community Primary School is 530th of 2,286 and Edgar Wood Academy is 439th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).