Poplar Street Primary School vs Russell Scott Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Street Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Russell Scott Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Poplar Street Primary School Manchester, North West | Russell Scott Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1559 of 2,286 | #1381 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11865 of 15,697 | #10779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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.poplarstreet.org.uk | www.russellscottblogs.net/ |
The verdict
- •Russell Scott Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 31.8).
- •Poplar Street Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 54%).
- •Russell Scott Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Poplar Street Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 440.
- •Poplar Street Primary School is a academy school while Russell Scott 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 Poplar Street Primary School better than Russell Scott Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Russell Scott Primary School ranks higher (37.2 vs 31.8 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 Poplar Street Primary School and Russell Scott Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poplar Street Primary School: 447. Russell Scott Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poplar Street Primary School and Russell Scott Primary School rank in North West?
Poplar Street Primary School is 1559th of 2,286 and Russell Scott Primary School is 1381st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).