Broad Oak Primary School vs Didsbury CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Oak Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
266 students
Didsbury CofE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Broad Oak Primary School Manchester, North West | Didsbury CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #818 of 2,286 | #217 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6796 of 15,697 | #1627 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 266 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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.broadoak.manchester.sch.uk | www.thrive-dce.com |
The verdict
- •Didsbury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 55.5).
- •Didsbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 74%).
- •Didsbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Broad Oak Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 222.
- •Broad Oak Primary School is a local authority school while Didsbury CofE Primary School 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 Broad Oak Primary School better than Didsbury CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury CofE Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 55.5 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 Broad Oak Primary School and Didsbury CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broad Oak Primary School: 266. Didsbury CofE Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broad Oak Primary School and Didsbury CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Broad Oak Primary School is 818th of 2,286 and Didsbury CofE Primary School is 217th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).