Leighton Academy vs St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighton Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
| Measure | Leighton Academy Crewe, North West | St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1075 of 2,286 | #2029 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8572 of 15,697 | #14524 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 467 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 66.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Crewe | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.leightonacademy.com | www.stjames-gorton.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leighton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 16.4).
- •Leighton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 48%).
- •Leighton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Leighton Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 466.
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 Leighton Academy better than St James' CofE Primary School Gorton?
On the Success Index (England), Leighton Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 16.4 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 Leighton Academy and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighton Academy: 467. St James' CofE Primary School Gorton: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Academy and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton rank in North West?
Leighton Academy is 1075th of 2,286 and St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is 2029th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).