River View Community Primary School vs The Albion Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 854 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River View Community Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
521 students
The Albion Academy
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
879 students
| Measure | River View Community Primary School Salford, North West | The Albion Academy Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1749 of 2,286 | #237 of 536 |
| National rank | #13028 of 15,697 | #2068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 521 | 879 |
| Pupils on roll | 521 | 879 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 124% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.riverviewprimary.co.uk | www.albionacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Albion Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 25.8).
- •The Albion Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 521.
- •River View Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Albion Academy 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 River View Community Primary School better than The Albion Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Albion Academy ranks higher (48.0 vs 25.8 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 River View Community Primary School and The Albion Academy?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River View Community Primary School: 521. The Albion Academy: 879. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River View Community Primary School and The Albion Academy rank in North West?
River View Community Primary School is 1749th of 2,286 and The Albion Academy is 237th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).