Haveley Hey Community School vs The Willows Primary 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.
Haveley Hey Community School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
The Willows Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Haveley Hey Community School Manchester, North West | The Willows Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1678 of 2,286 | #1668 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12590 of 15,697 | #12522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 75.5% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | www.haveleyhey.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.willows.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (28.1 vs 28.5).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •Haveley Hey Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Haveley Hey Community School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 407.
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 Haveley Hey Community School better than The Willows Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haveley Hey Community School and The Willows Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haveley Hey Community School: 413. The Willows Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haveley Hey Community School and The Willows Primary School rank in North West?
Haveley Hey Community School is 1678th of 2,286 and The Willows Primary School is 1668th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).