Grosvenor Road Primary School vs Light Oaks Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grosvenor Road Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
554 students
Light Oaks Junior School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Grosvenor Road Primary School Manchester, North West | Light Oaks Junior School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1043 of 2,286 | #1288 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8341 of 15,697 | #10120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 554 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.grosvenorroadprimary.org/ | www.lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grosvenor Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 40.1).
- •Grosvenor Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Grosvenor Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Grosvenor Road Primary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 355.
- •Grosvenor Road Primary 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 Grosvenor Road Primary School better than Light Oaks Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Grosvenor Road Primary School ranks higher (48.4 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 Grosvenor Road Primary School and Light Oaks Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grosvenor Road Primary School: 554. Light Oaks Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grosvenor Road Primary School and Light Oaks Junior School rank in North West?
Grosvenor Road Primary School is 1043rd of 2,286 and Light Oaks Junior School is 1288th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).