Edstart vs Lower Kersal Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 707 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edstart
5 Gerald Road · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
94 students
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Edstart 5 Gerald Road, North West | Lower Kersal Community Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 536 | #2028 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4061 of 4,090 | #14520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 94 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 245 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 8.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | 5 Gerald Road | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edstartschools.com | www.lkps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lower Kersal Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.4 vs 3.2).
- •Lower Kersal Community Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 94.
- •Edstart is a independent school while Lower Kersal Community 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 Edstart better than Lower Kersal Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Kersal Community Primary School ranks higher (16.4 vs 3.2 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 Edstart and Lower Kersal Community Primary School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between 5 Gerald Road and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edstart: 94. Lower Kersal Community Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edstart and Lower Kersal Community Primary School rank in North West?
Edstart is 530th of 536 and Lower Kersal Community Primary School is 2028th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).