Manchester Enterprise Academy vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 698 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Enterprise Academy
Wythenshawe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,145 students
The Willows Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Manchester Enterprise Academy Wythenshawe, North West | The Willows Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #469 of 536 | #1668 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3738 of 4,090 | #12522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,145 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,145 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wythenshawe | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/ | www.willows.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 16.7).
- •Manchester Enterprise Academy is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 407.
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 Manchester Enterprise Academy better than The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willows Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 16.7 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 Manchester Enterprise Academy and The Willows Primary School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Wythenshawe and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Enterprise Academy: 1,145. The Willows Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Enterprise Academy and The Willows Primary School rank in North West?
Manchester Enterprise Academy is 469th of 536 and The Willows Primary School is 1668th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).