Bridgewater Primary School vs Dukesgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Dukesgate Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Manchester, North West | Dukesgate Academy Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 2,286 | #726 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6110 of 15,697 | #6028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 129.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridgewaterprimaryschool.co.uk | www.dukesgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (58.7 vs 59.1).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 76%).
- •Dukesgate Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 227.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while Dukesgate 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Dukesgate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridgewater Primary School and Dukesgate Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 442. Dukesgate Academy: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Dukesgate Academy rank in North West?
Bridgewater Primary School is 739th of 2,286 and Dukesgate Academy is 726th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).