Chowbent Primary School vs Parklee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 629 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chowbent Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Parklee Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
| Measure | Chowbent Primary School Manchester, North West | Parklee Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1690 of 2,286 | #1101 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12670 of 15,697 | #8739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chowbent.wigan.sch.uk | www.parklee.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parklee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 27.7).
- •Parklee Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 147.
- •Chowbent Primary School is a local authority school while Parklee 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 Chowbent Primary School better than Parklee Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklee Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 27.7 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 Chowbent Primary School and Parklee Primary School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chowbent Primary School: 147. Parklee Primary School: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chowbent Primary School and Parklee Primary School rank in North West?
Chowbent Primary School is 1690th of 2,286 and Parklee Primary School is 1101st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).