Park Road Academy Primary School vs St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Road Academy Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
236 students
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Park Road Academy Primary School Altrincham, North West | St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 2,286 | #1226 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #119 of 15,697 | #9580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 15% |
| 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 | Altrincham | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.parkroadacademy.co.uk/ | www.smwprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Park Road Academy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 42.7).
- •Park Road Academy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 55%).
- •Park Road Academy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 15%).
- •Park Road Academy Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 223.
- •Park Road Academy Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret Ward Catholic 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 Park Road Academy Primary School better than St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Road Academy Primary School ranks higher (97.8 vs 42.7 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 Park Road Academy Primary School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Road Academy Primary School: 236. St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Road Academy Primary School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Park Road Academy Primary School is 12th of 2,286 and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is 1226th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).