Moston Lane Community Primary School vs Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moston Lane Community Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
| Measure | Moston Lane Community Primary School Manchester, North West | Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1697 of 2,286 | #531 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12729 of 15,697 | #4459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 57.2% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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.mostonlane.manchester.sch.uk | www.mountcarmel.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 27.4).
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Moston Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 428.
- •Moston Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Mount Carmel 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 Lane Community Primary School better than Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (67.1 vs 27.4 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 Lane Community Primary School and Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moston Lane Community Primary School: 456. Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moston Lane Community Primary School and Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Moston Lane Community Primary School is 1697th of 2,286 and Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 531st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).