Lark Hill Community Primary School vs Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
629 students
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
| Measure | Lark Hill Community Primary School Salford, North West | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1889 of 2,286 | #448 of 536 |
| National rank | #13875 of 15,697 | #3640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 629 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.larkhillprimary.co.uk | www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.7 vs 18.6).
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is the larger school with 989 students compared with 629.
- •Lark Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy MediaCityUK 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 Lark Hill Community Primary School better than Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?
On the Success Index (England), Lark Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (20.7 vs 18.6 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 Lark Hill Community Primary School and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lark Hill Community Primary School: 629. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lark Hill Community Primary School and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK rank in North West?
Lark Hill Community Primary School is 1889th of 2,286 and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is 448th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).