Old Trafford Community Academy vs St Alphonsus RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 203 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Trafford Community Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Old Trafford Community Academy Manchester, North West | St Alphonsus RC Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1956 of 2,286 | #774 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14230 of 15,697 | #6517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 324 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.oldtraffordcommunityacademy.co.uk | www.stalphonsus-trafford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alphonsus RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 18.4).
- •St Alphonsus RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •St Alphonsus RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Old Trafford Community Academy is the larger school with 324 students compared with 167.
- •Old Trafford Community Academy is a academy school while St Alphonsus RC 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 Trafford Community Academy better than St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alphonsus RC Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 18.4 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 Trafford Community Academy and St Alphonsus RC Primary School?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Trafford Community Academy: 324. St Alphonsus RC Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Trafford Community Academy and St Alphonsus RC Primary School rank in North West?
Old Trafford Community Academy is 1956th of 2,286 and St Alphonsus RC Primary School is 774th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).