Droylsden Academy vs Fairfield Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 677 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Droylsden Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
926 students
Fairfield Road Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
| Measure | Droylsden Academy Manchester, North West | Fairfield Road Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 536 | #661 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1795 of 4,090 | #5562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 926 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 926 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.droylsdenacademy.com/ | www.fairfieldroad.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 53.7).
- •Droylsden Academy is the larger school with 926 students compared with 434.
- •Droylsden Academy is a academy school while Fairfield Road 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 Droylsden Academy better than Fairfield Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Road Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 53.7 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 Droylsden Academy and Fairfield Road Primary School?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Droylsden Academy: 926. Fairfield Road Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Droylsden Academy and Fairfield Road Primary School rank in North West?
Droylsden Academy is 202nd of 536 and Fairfield Road Primary School is 661st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).