Crossacres Primary Academy vs Lum Head Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossacres Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
704 students
Lum Head Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Crossacres Primary Academy Manchester, North West | Lum Head Primary School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1384 of 2,286 | #344 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10808 of 15,697 | #2881 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 704 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 49.4% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 167.6% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crossacresprimary.co.uk/ | www.lumhead.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lum Head Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 37.0).
- •Lum Head Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 67%).
- •Lum Head Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Crossacres Primary Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 210.
- •Crossacres Primary Academy is a academy school while Lum Head Primary School is a local authority 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 Crossacres Primary Academy better than Lum Head Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lum Head Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 37.0 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 Crossacres Primary Academy and Lum Head Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossacres Primary Academy: 704. Lum Head Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossacres Primary Academy and Lum Head Primary School rank in North West?
Crossacres Primary Academy is 1384th of 2,286 and Lum Head Primary School is 344th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).