Mather Street Primary School vs New Moston Primary School
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.
Mather Street Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
New Moston Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
| Measure | Mather Street Primary School Manchester, North West | New Moston Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2057 of 2,286 | #2052 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14654 of 15,697 | #14630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 1% |
| 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.matherstreet.oldham.sch.uk | www.newmoston.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Mather Street Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
- •New Moston Primary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 204.
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 Mather Street Primary School better than New Moston Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mather Street Primary School and New Moston Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mather Street Primary School: 204. New Moston Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mather Street Primary School and New Moston Primary School rank in North West?
Mather Street Primary School is 2057th of 2,286 and New Moston Primary School is 2052nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).