Crossacres Primary Academy vs Peel Hall Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 613 m 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
Peel Hall Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
163 students
| Measure | Crossacres Primary Academy Manchester, North West | Peel Hall Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1384 of 2,286 | #2264 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10808 of 15,697 | #15613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 704 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 49.4% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 167.6% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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.crossacresprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Crossacres Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 4.7).
- •Crossacres Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 31%).
- •Crossacres Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Crossacres Primary Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 163.
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 Peel Hall Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crossacres Primary Academy ranks higher (37.0 vs 4.7 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 Crossacres Primary Academy and Peel Hall Primary Academy?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossacres Primary Academy: 704. Peel Hall Primary Academy: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossacres Primary Academy and Peel Hall Primary Academy rank in North West?
Crossacres Primary Academy is 1384th of 2,286 and Peel Hall Primary Academy is 2264th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).