Dixons Middleton Academy vs Elm Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 366 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Middleton Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,319 students
Elm Wood Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Dixons Middleton Academy Manchester, North West | Elm Wood Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 536 | #1995 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2871 of 4,090 | #14360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,319 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,319 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsmd.com | www.elmwoodps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dixons Middleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 17.5).
- •Dixons Middleton Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 453.
- •Dixons Middleton Academy is a academy school while Elm Wood 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 Middleton Academy better than Elm Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Middleton Academy ranks higher (31.7 vs 17.5 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 Middleton Academy and Elm Wood Primary School?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Middleton Academy: 1,319. Elm Wood Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Middleton Academy and Elm Wood Primary School rank in North West?
Dixons Middleton Academy is 338th of 536 and Elm Wood Primary School is 1995th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).