King of Kings vs Safe Start School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King of Kings
Salford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
28 students
Safe Start School
Tameside · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
27 students
| Measure | King of Kings Salford, North West | Safe Start School Tameside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 28 | 27 |
| Pupils on roll | 28 | 27 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 56% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 4.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Tameside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingofkingsschool.org.uk | www.safestarttameside.com |
The verdict
- •King of Kings is the larger school with 28 students compared with 27.
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 of Kings better than Safe Start School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King of Kings and Safe Start School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Salford and Tameside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King of Kings: 28. Safe Start School: 27. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King of Kings and Safe Start School rank in North West?
King of Kings is unranked and Safe Start School is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).