Dixons Middleton Academy vs Mills Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Mills Hill Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
604 students
| Measure | Dixons Middleton Academy Manchester, North West | Mills Hill Primary School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 536 | #1114 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2871 of 4,090 | #8840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,319 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,319 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsmd.com | www.millshill.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mills Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 31.7).
- •Dixons Middleton Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 604.
- •Dixons Middleton Academy is a academy school while Mills Hill 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 Mills Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mills Hill Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 31.7 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 Mills Hill Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Middleton Academy: 1,319. Mills Hill Primary School: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Middleton Academy and Mills Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Dixons Middleton Academy is 338th of 536 and Mills Hill Primary School is 1114th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).