Irlam Primary School vs The Berkeley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irlam Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
The Berkeley Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
| Measure | Irlam Primary School Manchester, North West | The Berkeley Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #654 of 2,286 | #410 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5500 of 15,697 | #3474 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.irlamprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.theberkeleycheshire.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Berkeley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 61.7).
- •The Berkeley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •Irlam Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
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 Irlam Primary School better than The Berkeley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Berkeley Academy ranks higher (72.3 vs 61.7 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 Irlam Primary School and The Berkeley Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irlam Primary School: 456. The Berkeley Academy: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irlam Primary School and The Berkeley Academy rank in North West?
Irlam Primary School is 654th of 2,286 and The Berkeley Academy is 410th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).