Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School vs Wellacre Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
Wellacre Technology Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students
| Measure | Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Salford, North West | Wellacre Technology Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1483 of 2,286 | #192 of 536 |
| National rank | #11417 of 15,697 | #1687 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 142 | 727 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 727 |
| Free school meals | 53.5% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | fiddlerslaneprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.wellacre.org/ |
The verdict
- •Wellacre Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 34.0).
- •Wellacre Technology Academy is the larger school with 727 students compared with 142.
- •Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School is co-educational and Wellacre Technology Academy is boys.
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 Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School better than Wellacre Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wellacre Technology Academy ranks higher (55.7 vs 34.0 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 Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School and Wellacre Technology Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School: 142. Wellacre Technology Academy: 727. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School and Wellacre Technology Academy rank in North West?
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School is 1483rd of 2,286 and Wellacre Technology Academy is 192nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).