Bridgewater Primary School vs Star Salford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 644 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
Star Salford Academy
Worsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
389 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Manchester, North West | Star Salford Academy Worsley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 2,286 | #532 of 536 |
| National rank | #6110 of 15,697 | #4066 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 442 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 61.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Worsley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridgewaterprimaryschool.co.uk | www.starsalford.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 2.9).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 389.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while Star Salford 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 Star Salford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 2.9 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 Star Salford Academy?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Worsley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 442. Star Salford Academy: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Star Salford Academy rank in North West?
Bridgewater Primary School is 739th of 2,286 and Star Salford Academy is 532nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).