Davyhulme Primary School vs Highfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davyhulme Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
511 students
Highfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
| Measure | Davyhulme Primary School Manchester, North West | Highfield Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 2,286 | #1488 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #826 of 15,697 | #11442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 511 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 511 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.davyhulmeprimary.com/ | www.highfield-primary.trafford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Davyhulme Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 33.9).
- •Davyhulme Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 60%).
- •Davyhulme Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Davyhulme Primary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 288.
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 Davyhulme Primary School better than Highfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Davyhulme Primary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 33.9 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 Davyhulme Primary School and Highfield Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Davyhulme Primary School: 511. Highfield Primary School: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davyhulme Primary School and Highfield Primary School rank in North West?
Davyhulme Primary School is 105th of 2,286 and Highfield Primary School is 1488th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).