Marlborough Road Academy vs Unity Community Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 373 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Road Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Unity Community Primary
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
363 students
| Measure | Marlborough Road Academy Salford, North West | Unity Community Primary Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2110 of 2,286 | #2055 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14942 of 15,697 | #14650 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 226 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 70.4% | 52.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.2% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | Salford | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.marlboroughroad.org | www.unitycommunityprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Unity Community Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.4 vs 12.9).
- •Unity Community Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 45%).
- •Unity Community Primary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 226.
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 Marlborough Road Academy better than Unity Community Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Unity Community Primary ranks higher (15.4 vs 12.9 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 Marlborough Road Academy and Unity Community Primary?
About 373 m in a straight line, between Salford and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough Road Academy: 226. Unity Community Primary: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough Road Academy and Unity Community Primary rank in North West?
Marlborough Road Academy is 2110th of 2,286 and Unity Community Primary is 2055th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).