Broadoak Primary School vs Platt Bridge Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadoak Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Platt Bridge Community School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
| Measure | Broadoak Primary School Manchester, North West | Platt Bridge Community School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 2,286 | #1027 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #237 of 15,697 | #8224 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadoak.salford.sch.uk | plattbridge.atctrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broadoak Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 49.0).
- •Broadoak Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 72%).
- •Broadoak Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 5%).
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 Broadoak Primary School better than Platt Bridge Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadoak Primary School ranks higher (95.9 vs 49.0 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 Broadoak Primary School and Platt Bridge Community School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadoak Primary School: 479. Platt Bridge Community School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadoak Primary School and Platt Bridge Community School rank in North West?
Broadoak Primary School is 34th of 2,286 and Platt Bridge Community School is 1027th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).