King David Primary School vs Moorside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King David Primary School
Crumpsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
Moorside Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
| Measure | King David Primary School Crumpsall, North West | Moorside Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #972 of 2,286 | #1523 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7892 of 15,697 | #11673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 381 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | Crumpsall | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingdavidprimary.manchester.sch.uk/ | moorside-primary.net |
The verdict
- •King David Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 32.8).
- •King David Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •Moorside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Moorside Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 381.
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 King David Primary School better than Moorside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King David Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 32.8 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 King David Primary School and Moorside Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Crumpsall and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King David Primary School: 381. Moorside Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King David Primary School and Moorside Primary School rank in North West?
King David Primary School is 972nd of 2,286 and Moorside Primary School is 1523rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).