Moss Valley Primary Academy vs Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moss Valley Primary Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
| Measure | Moss Valley Primary Academy Salford, North West | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Congleton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2271 of 2,286 | #1751 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15637 of 15,697 | #13046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 183 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 65.6% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Congleton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mossvalleyacademy.uk/ | www.saintmaryscongleton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 4.3).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 29%).
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 Moss Valley Primary Academy better than Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (25.7 vs 4.3 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 Moss Valley Primary Academy and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Salford and Congleton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moss Valley Primary Academy: 183. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moss Valley Primary Academy and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Moss Valley Primary Academy is 2271st of 2,286 and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1751st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).