Lime Tree Primary Academy vs Worthington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 475 m 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
Worthington Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary Academy Sale, North West | Worthington Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #711 of 2,286 | #646 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5927 of 15,697 | #5465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 473 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 11% |
| 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 | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | limetree.bright-futures.co.uk/ | www.worthington-primary.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Worthington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 59.6).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 68%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 446.
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy is a academy school while Worthington 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 Worthington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Worthington Primary School ranks higher (61.9 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 Worthington Primary School?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary Academy: 473. Worthington Primary School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary Academy and Worthington Primary School rank in North West?
Lime Tree Primary Academy is 711th of 2,286 and Worthington Primary School is 646th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).