Old Hall Drive Academy vs Rushbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 795 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Hall Drive Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
513 students
| Measure | Old Hall Drive Academy Manchester, North West | Rushbrook Primary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 2,286 | #1603 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9866 of 15,697 | #12136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 458 | 513 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 513 |
| Free school meals | 67.8% | 61% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.oldhalldrive.co.uk | rpa.bright-futures.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Hall Drive Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 30.4).
- •Old Hall Drive Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •Old Hall Drive Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Rushbrook Primary Academy is the larger school with 513 students compared with 458.
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 Old Hall Drive Academy better than Rushbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hall Drive Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 30.4 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 Old Hall Drive Academy and Rushbrook Primary Academy?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Hall Drive Academy: 458. Rushbrook Primary Academy: 513. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Hall Drive Academy and Rushbrook Primary Academy rank in North West?
Old Hall Drive Academy is 1264th of 2,286 and Rushbrook Primary Academy is 1603rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).