Heyes Lane Primary School vs Park Road Academy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heyes Lane Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
577 students
Park Road Academy Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
236 students
| Measure | Heyes Lane Primary School Altrincham, North West | Park Road Academy Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #287 of 2,286 | #12 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2391 of 15,697 | #119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 577 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 27% |
| 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 | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heyeslane.co.uk | www.parkroadacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Road Academy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 78.4).
- •Park Road Academy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 78%).
- •Park Road Academy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 16%).
- •Heyes Lane Primary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 236.
- •Heyes Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Park Road Academy Primary School is a academy 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 Heyes Lane Primary School better than Park Road Academy Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Road Academy Primary School ranks higher (97.8 vs 78.4 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 Heyes Lane Primary School and Park Road Academy Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heyes Lane Primary School: 577. Park Road Academy Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heyes Lane Primary School and Park Road Academy Primary School rank in North West?
Heyes Lane Primary School is 287th of 2,286 and Park Road Academy Primary School is 12th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).