Compare Bridgewater Primary School and Co-op Academy New Islington and Old Hall Drive Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bridgewater Primary School (Primary) in Manchester; Co-op Academy New Islington (Primary) in Manchester; Old Hall Drive Academy (Primary) in Manchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bridgewater Primary School, Co-op Academy New Islington and Old Hall Drive Academy. They are primary phase and community school, free schools and academy converter type located around Manchester, Greater Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bridgewater Primary School), published Nov 2017. The lowest is 2 (Old Hall Drive Academy), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Old Hall Drive Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 40–45%, range 15–20%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST and WISE OWL TRUST.

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Attribute	Bridgewater Primary School M38 9WD	Co-op Academy New Islington M4 6EY	Old Hall Drive Academy M18 7FU
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Manchester Greater Manchester M38 9WD	Manchester Greater Manchester M4 6EY	Manchester Greater Manchester M18 7FU
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Nov 2017	1 10 Jul 2015	2 8 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	446	420	480
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Salford (355)	THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST	WISE OWL TRUST
Website	www.bridgewaterprimaryschool.co.uk	newislington.coopacademies.co.uk	www.oldhalldrive.co.uk
Telephone	01619211191	01612738007	01612232805
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bridgewater Primary School

M38 9WD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Manchester
Greater Manchester
M38 9WD
Ofsted: 1 27 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Salford (355)
Website: www.bridgewaterprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01619211191

Co-op Academy New Islington

M4 6EY

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 6EY
Ofsted: 1 10 Jul 2015
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: newislington.coopacademies.co.uk
Telephone: 01612738007

Old Hall Drive Academy

M18 7FU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Manchester
Greater Manchester
M18 7FU
Ofsted: 2 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WISE OWL TRUST
Website: www.oldhalldrive.co.uk
Telephone: 01612232805

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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