Heaton Park Primary School vs Whitefield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 828 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
Whitefield Community Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Heaton Park Primary School Manchester, North West | Whitefield Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #934 of 2,286 | #1047 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7688 of 15,697 | #8373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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.wcp-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heaton Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 48.3).
- •Heaton Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Whitefield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Heaton Park Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 170.
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 Whitefield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heaton Park Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 48.3 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 Whitefield Community Primary School?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heaton Park Primary School: 423. Whitefield Community Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heaton Park Primary School and Whitefield Community Primary School rank in North West?
Heaton Park Primary School is 934th of 2,286 and Whitefield Community Primary School is 1047th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).