Chapelfield Primary School vs Higher Lane 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.
Chapelfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
Higher Lane Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students
| Measure | Chapelfield Primary School Manchester, North West | Higher Lane Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1516 of 2,286 | #1094 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11628 of 15,697 | #8694 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 114.7% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chapelfield.bury.sch.uk/ | www.higherlaneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Higher Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 33.0).
- •Chapelfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 62%).
- •Higher Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Higher Lane Primary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 288.
- •Chapelfield Primary School is a local authority school while Higher Lane Primary 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 Chapelfield Primary School better than Higher Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Higher Lane Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 33.0 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 Chapelfield Primary School and Higher Lane Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapelfield Primary School: 288. Higher Lane Primary School: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapelfield Primary School and Higher Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Chapelfield Primary School is 1516th of 2,286 and Higher Lane Primary School is 1094th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).