Lily Lane Primary School vs St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Lily Lane Primary School Manchester, North West | St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2036 of 2,286 | #2283 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14566 of 15,697 | #15676 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 598 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 61% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lilylane.manchester.sch.uk | www.stedmundsrcprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lily Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.0 vs 3.1).
- •Lily Lane Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 210.
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 St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lily Lane Primary School ranks higher (16.0 vs 3.1 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 St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lily Lane Primary School: 598. St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lily Lane Primary School and St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Lily Lane Primary School is 2036th of 2,286 and St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2283rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).