Oasis Academy MediaCityUK vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
Willow Tree Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK Manchester, North West | Willow Tree Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 536 | #1547 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3640 of 4,090 | #11802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 989 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 47.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/ | www.willowtreeprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Willow Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 18.6).
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is the larger school with 989 students compared with 469.
- •Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a academy school while Willow Tree Primary School is a local authority 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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK better than Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Tree Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 18.6 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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK: 989. Willow Tree Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy MediaCityUK and Willow Tree Primary School rank in North West?
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is 448th of 536 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1547th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).