Rack House Primary School vs Worthington 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.
Rack House Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
Worthington Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Rack House Primary School Manchester, North West | Worthington Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 2,286 | #646 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4049 of 15,697 | #5465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 460 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 49.9% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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 | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rackhouseschool.org.uk/ | www.worthington-primary.trafford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rack House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 61.9).
- •Rack House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 68%).
- •Rack House Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •Rack House Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 446.
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 Rack House Primary School better than Worthington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rack House Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 61.9 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 Rack House Primary School and Worthington Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rack House Primary School: 460. Worthington Primary School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rack House Primary School and Worthington Primary School rank in North West?
Rack House Primary School is 476th of 2,286 and Worthington Primary School is 646th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).