Park Road Sale Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Road Sale Primary School
Sale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Park Road Sale Primary School Sale, North West | St Matthew's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 2,286 | #2132 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #146 of 15,697 | #15059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 461 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 1.6% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 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 | Sale | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.parkroadsale.trafford.sch.uk | www.stmatthews.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Road Sale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 11.9).
- •Park Road Sale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 37%).
- •Park Road Sale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 0%).
- •Park Road Sale Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 141.
- •Park Road Sale Primary School is a academy school while St Matthew'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 Park Road Sale Primary School better than St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Road Sale Primary School ranks higher (97.3 vs 11.9 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 Sale Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sale and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Road Sale Primary School: 461. St Matthew's CofE Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Road Sale Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Park Road Sale Primary School is 19th of 2,286 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School is 2132nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).