Davyhulme Primary School vs Urmston Grammar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 757 m 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
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students
| Measure | Davyhulme Primary School Manchester, North West | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #105 of 2,286 | #12 of 536 |
| National rank | #826 of 15,697 | #96 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 511 | 1,137 |
| Pupils on roll | 511 | 1,137 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 94.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.3 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.davyhulmeprimary.com/ | www.urmstongrammar.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Urmston Grammar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 89.8).
- •Urmston Grammar Academy is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 511.
- •Davyhulme Primary School is a local authority school while Urmston Grammar Academy 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 Davyhulme Primary School better than Urmston Grammar Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Urmston Grammar Academy ranks higher (95.6 vs 89.8 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 Urmston Grammar Academy?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Davyhulme Primary School: 511. Urmston Grammar Academy: 1,137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davyhulme Primary School and Urmston Grammar Academy rank in North West?
Davyhulme Primary School is 105th of 2,286 and Urmston Grammar Academy is 12th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).