Bridgewater Primary School vs North Walkden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 736 m 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
North Walkden Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Manchester, North West | North Walkden Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 2,286 | #1920 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6110 of 15,697 | #14077 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.bridgewaterprimaryschool.co.uk | www.northwalkdenprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 19.4).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 34%).
- •North Walkden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 220.
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 North Walkden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 19.4 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 Bridgewater Primary School and North Walkden Primary School?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 442. North Walkden Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and North Walkden Primary School rank in North West?
Bridgewater Primary School is 739th of 2,286 and North Walkden Primary School is 1920th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).