St Edmund's RC Primary School vs The Lowry Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 562 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
The Lowry Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
| Measure | St Edmund's RC Primary School Manchester, North West | The Lowry Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1066 of 2,286 | #299 of 536 |
| National rank | #8499 of 15,697 | #2513 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 339 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-edmunds.salford.sch.uk/ | www.lowryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 38.9).
- •The Lowry Academy is the larger school with 884 students compared with 339.
- •St Edmund's RC Primary School is a local authority school while The Lowry 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 St Edmund's RC Primary School better than The Lowry Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's RC Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 38.9 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 St Edmund's RC Primary School and The Lowry Academy?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's RC Primary School: 339. The Lowry Academy: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's RC Primary School and The Lowry Academy rank in North West?
St Edmund's RC Primary School is 1066th of 2,286 and The Lowry Academy is 299th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).