Lily Lane Primary School vs Moston Lane Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 458 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lily Lane Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
Moston Lane Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | Lily Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | Moston Lane Community Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2036 of 2,286 | #1697 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14566 of 15,697 | #12729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 598 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lilylane.manchester.sch.uk | www.mostonlane.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moston Lane Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 16.0).
- •Moston Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 44%).
- •Lily Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Lily Lane Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 456.
- •Lily Lane Primary School is a academy school while Moston Lane Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Lily Lane Primary School better than Moston Lane Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moston Lane Community Primary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 16.0 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 Lily Lane Primary School and Moston Lane Community Primary School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lily Lane Primary School: 598. Moston Lane Community Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lily Lane Primary School and Moston Lane Community Primary School rank in North West?
Lily Lane Primary School is 2036th of 2,286 and Moston Lane Community Primary School is 1697th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).