Button Lane Primary School vs Dixons Brooklands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Button Lane Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
913 students
| Measure | Button Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Dixons Brooklands Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1753 of 2,286 | #487 of 536 |
| National rank | #13061 of 15,697 | #3835 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 385 | 913 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 913 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 52.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.buttonlane.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.dixonsbk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Button Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.6 vs 14.1).
- •Dixons Brooklands Academy is the larger school with 913 students compared with 385.
- •Button Lane 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 Button Lane Primary School better than Dixons Brooklands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Button Lane Primary School ranks higher (25.6 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 Button Lane Primary School and Dixons Brooklands Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Button Lane Primary School: 385. Dixons Brooklands Academy: 913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Button Lane Primary School and Dixons Brooklands Academy rank in North West?
Button Lane Primary School is 1753rd of 2,286 and Dixons Brooklands Academy is 487th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).