Button Lane Primary School vs Sale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Sale High School
Sale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,103 students
| Measure | Button Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Sale High School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1753 of 2,286 | #138 of 536 |
| National rank | #13061 of 15,697 | #1196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 385 | 1,103 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 1,103 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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/ | salehighschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sale High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 25.6).
- •Sale High School is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 385.
- •Button Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Sale High School 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 Sale High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sale High School ranks higher (66.0 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 Sale High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Button Lane Primary School: 385. Sale High School: 1,103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Button Lane Primary School and Sale High School rank in North West?
Button Lane Primary School is 1753rd of 2,286 and Sale High School is 138th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).