Heaton Park Primary School vs Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 483 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heaton Park Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
278 students
| Measure | Heaton Park Primary School Manchester, North West | Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #934 of 2,286 | #315 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7688 of 15,697 | #2637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 16% |
| 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.heatonparkprimary.co.uk | www.ourladyofgracercprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 51.3).
- •Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
- •Heaton Park Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 278.
- •Heaton Park Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady of Grace RC Primary 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 Heaton Park Primary School better than Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 51.3 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 Heaton Park Primary School and Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heaton Park Primary School: 423. Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heaton Park Primary School and Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School rank in North West?
Heaton Park Primary School is 934th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School is 315th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).