Crumpsall Lane Primary School vs Irk Valley Community 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.
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
Irk Valley Community School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | Crumpsall Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Irk Valley Community School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1701 of 2,286 | #2148 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12746 of 15,697 | #15138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 46% |
| 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.crumpsalllaneprimary.org/ | www.irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crumpsall Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 11.1).
- •Crumpsall Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 46%).
- •Crumpsall Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Irk Valley Community School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 418.
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 Crumpsall Lane Primary School better than Irk Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Crumpsall Lane Primary School ranks higher (27.3 vs 11.1 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 Crumpsall Lane Primary School and Irk Valley Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crumpsall Lane Primary School: 418. Irk Valley Community School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crumpsall Lane Primary School and Irk Valley Community School rank in North West?
Crumpsall Lane Primary School is 1701st of 2,286 and Irk Valley Community School is 2148th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).