Denton Community Academy vs Denton West End Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Community Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,107 students
Denton West End Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Denton Community Academy Manchester, North West | Denton West End Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 536 | #928 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3129 of 4,090 | #7650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,107 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,107 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | dca.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.dweschool.org |
The verdict
- •Denton West End Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 26.4).
- •Denton Community Academy is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 436.
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 Denton Community Academy better than Denton West End Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Denton West End Primary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 26.4 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 Denton Community Academy and Denton West End Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Community Academy: 1,107. Denton West End Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Community Academy and Denton West End Primary School rank in North West?
Denton Community Academy is 385th of 536 and Denton West End Primary School is 928th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).