Dowson Primary Academy vs Greenfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 839 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowson Primary Academy
Hyde · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
477 students
Greenfield Primary Academy
Cheshire · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students
| Measure | Dowson Primary Academy Hyde, North West | Greenfield Primary Academy Cheshire, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #884 of 2,286 | #2161 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7341 of 15,697 | #15214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 477 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 477 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 59.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Hyde | Cheshire |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dowsonprimary.com | – |
The verdict
- •Dowson Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 10.4).
- •Dowson Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 46%).
- •Dowson Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Dowson Primary Academy is the larger school with 477 students compared with 221.
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 Dowson Primary Academy better than Greenfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dowson Primary Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 10.4 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 Dowson Primary Academy and Greenfield Primary Academy?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Hyde and Cheshire in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dowson Primary Academy: 477. Greenfield Primary Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dowson Primary Academy and Greenfield Primary Academy rank in North West?
Dowson Primary Academy is 884th of 2,286 and Greenfield Primary Academy is 2161st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).