Button Lane Primary School vs Lime Tree Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 916 m 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
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | Button Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Lime Tree Primary Academy Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1753 of 2,286 | #711 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13061 of 15,697 | #5927 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 385 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 11% |
| 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 | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.buttonlane.manchester.sch.uk/ | limetree.bright-futures.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 25.6).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 49%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 385.
- •Button Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Lime Tree Primary 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lime Tree Primary Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 25.6 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 Button Lane Primary School and Lime Tree Primary Academy?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Button Lane Primary School: 385. Lime Tree Primary Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Button Lane Primary School and Lime Tree Primary Academy rank in North West?
Button Lane Primary School is 1753rd of 2,286 and Lime Tree Primary Academy is 711th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).