Cedar Mount Academy vs Old Hall Drive Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 837 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Mount Academy
Gorton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
724 students
Old Hall Drive Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Cedar Mount Academy Gorton, North West | Old Hall Drive Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 536 | #1264 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3727 of 4,090 | #9866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 724 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 724 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 63.7% | 67.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gorton | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | cedarmount.bright-futures.co.uk/ | www.oldhalldrive.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Hall Drive Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 17.0).
- •Cedar Mount Academy is the larger school with 724 students compared with 458.
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 Cedar Mount Academy better than Old Hall Drive Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hall Drive Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 17.0 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 Cedar Mount Academy and Old Hall Drive Academy?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Gorton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cedar Mount Academy: 724. Old Hall Drive Academy: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedar Mount Academy and Old Hall Drive Academy rank in North West?
Cedar Mount Academy is 466th of 536 and Old Hall Drive Academy is 1264th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).