Forest Gate Academy vs Partington Central Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Gate Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
Partington Central Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
| Measure | Forest Gate Academy Manchester, North West | Partington Central Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1915 of 2,286 | #1768 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14049 of 15,697 | #13145 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 59.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | forestgateacademy.co.uk/ | partingtoncentralacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Partington Central Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.2 vs 19.6).
- •Partington Central Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Partington Central Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 215.
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 Forest Gate Academy better than Partington Central Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Partington Central Academy ranks higher (25.2 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 Forest Gate Academy and Partington Central Academy?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Gate Academy: 215. Partington Central Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Gate Academy and Partington Central Academy rank in North West?
Forest Gate Academy is 1915th of 2,286 and Partington Central Academy is 1768th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).