Lime Tree Primary Academy vs Rack House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
Rack House Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary Academy Sale, North West | Rack House Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #711 of 2,286 | #476 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5927 of 15,697 | #4049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 473 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 16% |
| 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 | Sale | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | limetree.bright-futures.co.uk/ | www.rackhouseschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rack House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 59.6).
- •Rack House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 69%).
- •Rack House Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 460.
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy is a academy school while Rack House 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy better than Rack House Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rack House Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 59.6 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy and Rack House Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sale and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary Academy: 473. Rack House Primary School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary Academy and Rack House Primary School rank in North West?
Lime Tree Primary Academy is 711th of 2,286 and Rack House Primary School is 476th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).