Crowcroft Park Primary School vs Longsight Community Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
250 students
Longsight Community Primary
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Crowcroft Park Primary School Manchester, North West | Longsight Community Primary Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1255 of 2,286 | #1893 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9807 of 15,697 | #13904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 250 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 67.4% | 53.2% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.crowcroftpark.net | www.longsightcp.com |
The verdict
- •Crowcroft Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 20.5).
- •Crowcroft Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 52%).
- •Crowcroft Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Crowcroft Park Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 205.
- •Crowcroft Park Primary School is a local authority school while Longsight Community Primary 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 Crowcroft Park Primary School better than Longsight Community Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Crowcroft Park Primary School ranks higher (41.5 vs 20.5 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 Crowcroft Park Primary School and Longsight Community Primary?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crowcroft Park Primary School: 250. Longsight Community Primary: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crowcroft Park Primary School and Longsight Community Primary rank in North West?
Crowcroft Park Primary School is 1255th of 2,286 and Longsight Community Primary is 1893rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).