Mersey Drive Community Primary School vs Unsworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 618 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 Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Mersey Drive Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Unsworth Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1667 of 2,286 | #470 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12512 of 15,697 | #3977 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 4% |
| 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 | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merseydriveprimary.org.uk | www.unsworth-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Unsworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 28.5).
- •Unsworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 50%).
- •Mersey Drive Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Unsworth Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 203.
- •Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a local authority school while Unsworth Primary School 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Unsworth Primary School ranks higher (69.7 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 Primary School?
About 618 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 Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersey Drive Community Primary School and Unsworth Primary School rank in North West?
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is 1667th of 2,286 and Unsworth Primary School is 470th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).