Co-op Academy Walkden vs James Brindley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Walkden
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,414 students
James Brindley Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Walkden Manchester, North West | James Brindley Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #261 of 536 | #225 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2256 of 4,090 | #1720 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,414 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,414 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | walkden.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.jamesbrindleyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •James Brindley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 44.3).
- •Co-op Academy Walkden is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 239.
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 Co-op Academy Walkden better than James Brindley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), James Brindley Community Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 44.3 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 Co-op Academy Walkden and James Brindley Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Walkden: 1,414. James Brindley Community Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Walkden and James Brindley Community Primary School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Walkden is 261st of 536 and James Brindley Community Primary School is 225th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).