Buckton Vale Primary School vs Livingstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckton Vale Primary School
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Livingstone Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Buckton Vale Primary School Stalybridge, North West | Livingstone Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1187 of 2,286 | #507 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9331 of 15,697 | #4309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bucktonvale.org.uk/ | www.livingstone.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Livingstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 43.7).
- •Livingstone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 70%).
- •Livingstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Livingstone Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 202.
- •Buckton Vale Primary School is a academy school while Livingstone 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 Buckton Vale Primary School better than Livingstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Livingstone Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 43.7 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 Buckton Vale Primary School and Livingstone Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckton Vale Primary School: 202. Livingstone Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckton Vale Primary School and Livingstone Primary School rank in North West?
Buckton Vale Primary School is 1187th of 2,286 and Livingstone Primary School is 507th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).