Ellesmere Park High School vs Light Oaks Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 958 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere Park High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
Light Oaks Junior School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Park High School Manchester, North West | Light Oaks Junior School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 536 | #1288 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2020 of 4,090 | #10120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 818 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 818 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ephs.org.uk/ | www.lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellesmere Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 40.1).
- •Ellesmere Park High School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 355.
- •Ellesmere Park High School is a academy school while Light Oaks Junior 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 Ellesmere Park High School better than Light Oaks Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellesmere Park High School ranks higher (48.9 vs 40.1 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 Ellesmere Park High School and Light Oaks Junior School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere Park High School: 818. Light Oaks Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Park High School and Light Oaks Junior School rank in North West?
Ellesmere Park High School is 231st of 536 and Light Oaks Junior School is 1288th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).