Old Moat Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Moat Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | Old Moat Primary School Manchester, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1412 of 2,286 | #593 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10960 of 15,697 | #5064 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 387 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 17% |
| 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.oldmoat.manchester.sch.uk | www.stpaulswithington.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 36.4).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Old Moat Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 329.
- •Old Moat Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's CofE 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 Old Moat Primary School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 36.4 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 Moat Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Moat Primary School: 387. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Moat Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Old Moat Primary School is 1412th of 2,286 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 593rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).