Broomwood Primary School vs Dixons Brooklands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broomwood Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
355 students
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
913 students
| Measure | Broomwood Primary School Altrincham, North West | Dixons Brooklands Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1063 of 2,286 | #487 of 536 |
| National rank | #8484 of 15,697 | #3835 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 355 | 913 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 913 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 52.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Altrincham | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broomwoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.dixonsbk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Broomwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 14.1).
- •Dixons Brooklands Academy is the larger school with 913 students compared with 355.
- •Broomwood Primary School is a local authority school while Dixons Brooklands Academy 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 Broomwood Primary School better than Dixons Brooklands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Broomwood Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 14.1 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 Broomwood Primary School and Dixons Brooklands Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broomwood Primary School: 355. Dixons Brooklands Academy: 913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broomwood Primary School and Dixons Brooklands Academy rank in North West?
Broomwood Primary School is 1063rd of 2,286 and Dixons Brooklands Academy is 487th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).