Crosslee Community Primary School vs E-ACT Blackley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosslee Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
E-ACT Blackley Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Crosslee Community Primary School Manchester, North West | E-ACT Blackley Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2024 of 2,286 | #1407 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14489 of 15,697 | #10927 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 373 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | 62.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.crosslee.manchester.sch.uk | blackleyacademy.e-act.org.uk |
The verdict
- •E-ACT Blackley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 16.6).
- •E-ACT Blackley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 50%).
- •E-ACT Blackley Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •E-ACT Blackley Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 373.
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 Crosslee Community Primary School better than E-ACT Blackley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), E-ACT Blackley Academy ranks higher (36.5 vs 16.6 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 Crosslee Community Primary School and E-ACT Blackley Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosslee Community Primary School: 373. E-ACT Blackley Academy: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosslee Community Primary School and E-ACT Blackley Academy rank in North West?
Crosslee Community Primary School is 2024th of 2,286 and E-ACT Blackley Academy is 1407th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).