St Luke's CofE Primary School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 952 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
Willow Tree Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
469 students
| Measure | St Luke's CofE Primary School Salford, North West | Willow Tree Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2004 of 2,286 | #1547 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14393 of 15,697 | #11802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 437 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 47.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thrive-slce.com/ | www.willowtreeprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Willow Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 17.3).
- •Willow Tree Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 437.
- •St Luke's CofE Primary School is a academy school while Willow Tree Primary School is a local authority 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 Luke's CofE Primary School better than Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Tree Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 17.3 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 Luke's CofE Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Luke's CofE Primary School: 437. Willow Tree Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Luke's CofE Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in North West?
St Luke's CofE Primary School is 2004th of 2,286 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1547th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).