Ringway Primary School vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 576 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ringway Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
The Willows Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Ringway Primary School Manchester, North West | The Willows Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2210 of 2,286 | #1668 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15443 of 15,697 | #12522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 54% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.ringway.manchester.sch.uk | www.willows.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 7.8).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 39%).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Ringway Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 407.
- •Ringway Primary School is a local authority school while The Willows Primary School is a academy 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 Ringway Primary School better than The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willows Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 7.8 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 Ringway Primary School and The Willows Primary School?
About 576 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ringway Primary School: 417. The Willows Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ringway Primary School and The Willows Primary School rank in North West?
Ringway Primary School is 2210th of 2,286 and The Willows Primary School is 1668th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).