Brookburn Community School vs Oswald Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Oswald Road Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
656 students
| Measure | Brookburn Community School Manchester, North West | Oswald Road Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 2,286 | #633 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #659 of 15,697 | #5349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 427 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 9% |
| 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.oswaldroad.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookburn Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 62.4).
- •Brookburn Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Brookburn Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 9%).
- •Oswald Road Primary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 427.
- •Brookburn Community School is a academy school while Oswald Road 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 Oswald Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookburn Community School ranks higher (91.2 vs 62.4 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 Oswald Road Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookburn Community School: 427. Oswald Road Primary School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookburn Community School and Oswald Road Primary School rank in North West?
Brookburn Community School is 88th of 2,286 and Oswald Road Primary School is 633rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).