Gorton Primary School vs Old Hall Drive Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorton Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Old Hall Drive Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Gorton Primary School Manchester, North West | Old Hall Drive Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1974 of 2,286 | #1264 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14296 of 15,697 | #9866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 446 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 67.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | gorton-manchester.org.uk/ | www.oldhalldrive.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Hall Drive Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 17.9).
- •Old Hall Drive Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 41%).
- •Old Hall Drive Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 446.
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 Gorton Primary School better than Old Hall Drive Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hall Drive Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 17.9 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 Gorton Primary School and Old Hall Drive Academy?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorton Primary School: 446. Old Hall Drive Academy: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorton Primary School and Old Hall Drive Academy rank in North West?
Gorton Primary School is 1974th of 2,286 and Old Hall Drive Academy is 1264th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).