Moston Fields Primary School vs St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 746 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moston Fields Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
| Measure | Moston Fields Primary School Manchester, North West | St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2198 of 2,286 | #2104 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15409 of 15,697 | #14922 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 398 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mostonfieldsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stdunstansmoston.com |
The verdict
- •St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.1 vs 8.3).
- •Moston Fields Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 288.
- •Moston Fields Primary School is a local authority school while St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Moston Fields Primary School better than St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (13.1 vs 8.3 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 Moston Fields Primary School and St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moston Fields Primary School: 398. St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moston Fields Primary School and St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Moston Fields Primary School is 2198th of 2,286 and St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2104th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).