Mersey Drive Community Primary School vs Unsworth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 612 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Unsworth Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
953 students
| Measure | Mersey Drive Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Unsworth Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1667 of 2,286 | #248 of 536 |
| National rank | #12512 of 15,697 | #2152 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 953 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 953 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merseydriveprimary.org.uk | unsworthacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Unsworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 28.5).
- •Unsworth Academy is the larger school with 953 students compared with 203.
- •Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a local authority school while Unsworth Academy is a academy 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 Mersey Drive Community Primary School better than Unsworth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Unsworth Academy ranks higher (46.3 vs 28.5 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 Mersey Drive Community Primary School and Unsworth Academy?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School: 203. Unsworth Academy: 953. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersey Drive Community Primary School and Unsworth Academy rank in North West?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is 1667th of 2,286 and Unsworth Academy is 248th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).