Dixons Brooklands Academy vs Rack House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
913 students
Rack House Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
| Measure | Dixons Brooklands Academy Manchester, North West | Rack House Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 536 | #476 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3835 of 4,090 | #4049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 913 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 913 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsbk.com/ | www.rackhouseschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rack House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 14.1).
- •Dixons Brooklands Academy is the larger school with 913 students compared with 460.
- •Dixons Brooklands Academy is a academy school while Rack House Primary School is a local authority 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 Dixons Brooklands Academy better than Rack House Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rack House Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 14.1 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 Dixons Brooklands Academy and Rack House Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Brooklands Academy: 913. Rack House Primary School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Brooklands Academy and Rack House Primary School rank in North West?
Dixons Brooklands Academy is 487th of 536 and Rack House Primary School is 476th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).