Edgar Wood Academy vs Parkfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
Parkfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood, North West | Parkfield Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 536 | #1261 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3576 of 4,090 | #9835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 729 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 729 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Heywood | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edgarwood.org | www.parkfieldprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Parkfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 19.6).
- •Edgar Wood Academy is the larger school with 729 students compared with 212.
- •Edgar Wood Academy is a academy school while Parkfield 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 Edgar Wood Academy better than Parkfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkfield Primary School ranks higher (41.4 vs 19.6 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 Edgar Wood Academy and Parkfield Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgar Wood Academy: 729. Parkfield Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgar Wood Academy and Parkfield Primary School rank in North West?
Edgar Wood Academy is 439th of 536 and Parkfield Primary School is 1261st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).