Moorside Primary School vs The Deans Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 737 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Primary School
Swinton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
609 students
The Deans Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School Swinton, North West | The Deans Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1882 of 2,286 | #1071 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13812 of 15,697 | #8533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 609 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Swinton | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorsideprimary.net | www.thedeansprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Deans Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 21.1).
- •Moorside Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 451.
- •Moorside Primary School is a local authority school while The Deans 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Moorside Primary School better than The Deans Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Deans Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 21.1 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 Moorside Primary School and The Deans Primary School?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Swinton and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary School: 609. The Deans Primary School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School and The Deans Primary School rank in North West?
Moorside Primary School is 1882nd of 2,286 and The Deans Primary School is 1071st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).