Highfield Primary School vs Moss Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
Moss Park Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
464 students
| Measure | Highfield Primary School Manchester, North West | Moss Park Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1488 of 2,286 | #394 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,697 | #3364 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 288 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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.highfield-primary.trafford.sch.uk | www.mossparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Moss Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 33.9).
- •Moss Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 60%).
- •Moss Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Moss Park Primary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 288.
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 Highfield Primary School better than Moss Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moss Park Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 33.9 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 Highfield Primary School and Moss Park Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Primary School: 288. Moss Park Primary School: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Primary School and Moss Park Primary School rank in North West?
Highfield Primary School is 1488th of 2,286 and Moss Park Primary School is 394th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).