Brookburn Community School vs Chorlton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 506 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookburn Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Brookburn Community School Manchester, North West | Chorlton CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #88 of 2,286 | #154 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #659 of 15,697 | #1203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 427 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 14% |
| 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 | brookburn.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.chorltonce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brookburn Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 86.6).
- •Brookburn Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 82%).
- •Brookburn Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Brookburn Community School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 227.
- •Brookburn Community School is a academy school while Chorlton CofE 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 Brookburn Community School better than Chorlton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookburn Community School ranks higher (91.2 vs 86.6 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 Brookburn Community School and Chorlton CofE Primary School?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookburn Community School: 427. Chorlton CofE Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookburn Community School and Chorlton CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Brookburn Community School is 88th of 2,286 and Chorlton CofE Primary School is 154th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).