Bridgewater School vs Westwood Park Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
439 students
Westwood Park Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Bridgewater School Manchester, North West | Westwood Park Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 536 | #1970 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3491 of 4,090 | #14290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 439 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 285 |
| Free school meals | – | 60.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridgewater-school.co.uk | westwoodpark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.5 vs 18.0).
- •Bridgewater School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 285.
- •Bridgewater School is a independent school while Westwood Park Community Primary School is a local authority 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 School better than Westwood Park Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater School ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.0 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 School and Westwood Park Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater School: 439. Westwood Park Community Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater School and Westwood Park Community Primary School rank in North West?
Bridgewater School is 430th of 536 and Westwood Park Community Primary School is 1970th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).