Russell Scott Primary School vs St Anne's 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.
Russell Scott Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St Anne's Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Russell Scott Primary School Manchester, North West | St Anne's Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1381 of 2,286 | #1174 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10779 of 15,697 | #9264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 440 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.russellscottblogs.net/ | www.st-annes-denton.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 37.2).
- •Russell Scott Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 202.
- •Russell Scott Primary School is a local authority school while St Anne's 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 Russell Scott Primary School better than St Anne's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 37.2 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 Russell Scott Primary School and St Anne's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Russell Scott Primary School: 440. St Anne's Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Russell Scott Primary School and St Anne's Primary School rank in North West?
Russell Scott Primary School is 1381st of 2,286 and St Anne's Primary School is 1174th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).