Cheshire West and Chester academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 64 schools in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- Primary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- State Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- Independent Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Cheshire West and Chester
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Cheshire West and Chester
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Cheshire West and Chester
- Largest Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- 198St Martin's Academy ChesterChester · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 297Delamere CofE Primary AcademyTarporley · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 396Mill View Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 495Oldfield Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 594Meadow Primary SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary– · 419 students
- 694Boughton Heath AcademyChester · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 794Davenham CofE Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary– · 302 students
- 893Tarvin Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 989Belgrave Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1088Comberbach Nursery and Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1185Lower Peover CofE Primary SchoolKnutsford · Academy Primary– · 208 students
- 1285Acresfield AcademyChester · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 1385Tarporley High School and Sixth Form CollegeTarporley · Academy Secondary55.1 Attainment 8 · 1,219 students
- 1484Woodfall Primary and Nursery SchoolNeston · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 438 students
- 1582Christleton High SchoolChester · Academy Secondary54.8 Attainment 8 · 1,382 students
- 1682Whitley Village SchoolWarrington · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 1779The County High School, LeftwichNorthwich · Academy Secondary51.9 Attainment 8 · 1,046 students
- 1879Eaton Primary SchoolTarporley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 1978Childer Thornton Primary SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 2076Barnton Community Nursery and Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 2175Hoole Church of England Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary– · 395 students
- 2274Weaverham High SchoolNorthwich · Academy Secondary50.6 Attainment 8 · 1,154 students
- 2374The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolChester · Academy Secondary53.8 Attainment 8 · 1,253 students
- 2473Capenhurst CofE Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary– · 88 students
- 2572Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary– · 447 students
- 2672St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 2761Sandiway Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 2860Frodsham Primary AcademyFrodsham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 80 students
- 2959Hartford Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 3056Norley Church of England Primary SchoolFrodsham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 3153Kelsall Primary and Nursery SchoolTarporley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 3252Little Leigh Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
- 3352The Catholic High School, ChesterChester · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 797 students
- 3451Victoria Road Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 3549The Oak View AcademyWinsford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 3649Lostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary– · 185 students
- 3746Wolverham Primary and Nursery SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 277 students
- 3846Neston High SchoolNeston · Academy Secondary43.4 Attainment 8 · 1,712 students
- 3944Queen's Park High SchoolChester · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 792 students
- 4043The Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyChester · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 4140Wimboldsley Community Primary SchoolMiddlewich · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 129 students
- 4239Grange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolWinsford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 4338William Stockton Community Primary SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 367 students
- 4438Dodleston CofE Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 65 students
- 4538Cuddington Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 4634Upton Heath CofE Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
- 4733Parklands Community Primary and Nursery SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 4833Leftwich Community Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
- 4932Rudheath Primary Academy and NurseryNorthwich · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 371 students
- 5031The Acorns Primary and Nursery SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 5128St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 5228Little Sutton C of E Primary SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 5327Weaverham Primary AcademyNorthwich · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 113 students
- 5425Westminster Community Primary SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 151 students
- 5524St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyWinsford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 5621The Rudheath Senior AcademyNorthwich · Academy Secondary35.7 Attainment 8 · 576 students
- 5721Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyEllesmere Port · Academy Secondary36.9 Attainment 8 · 950 students
- 5820Chester International SchoolChester · Academy Secondary34.5 Attainment 8 · 229 students
- 5919Ellesmere Port Church of England CollegeEllesmere Port · Academy Secondary39.0 Attainment 8 · 777 students
- 6016Huxley CofE Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 63 students
- 6113The Winsford AcademyWinsford · Academy Secondary30.6 Attainment 8 · 945 students
- 6213Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolWinsford · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 638Lache Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary– · 169 students
- 647Over Hall Community SchoolWinsford · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 158 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Martin's Academy Chester Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.2 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 2 | Delamere CofE Primary Academy Tarporley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 3 | Mill View Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 4 | Oldfield Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.4 Top 5% | – | 207 |
| 5 | Meadow Primary School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | – | 419 |
| 6 | Boughton Heath Academy Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.0 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 7 | Davenham CofE Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.0 Top 5% | – | 302 |
| 8 | Tarvin Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.1 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 9 | Belgrave Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.4 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 10 | Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 87.8 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 11 | Lower Peover CofE Primary School Knutsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 208 |
| 12 | Acresfield Academy Chester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 84.7 Top 10% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 13 | Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Tarporley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.5 Top 25% | 55.1 Attainment 8 | 1,219 |
| 14 | Woodfall Primary and Nursery School Neston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 438 |
| 15 | Christleton High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 1,382 |
| 16 | Whitley Village School Warrington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 17 | The County High School, Leftwich Northwich · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 79.0 Top 25% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,046 |
| 18 | Eaton Primary School Tarporley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 78.5 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 19 | Childer Thornton Primary School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 20 | Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76.2 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 21 | Hoole Church of England Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.0 Top 25% | – | 395 |
| 22 | Weaverham High School Northwich · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 74.2 Top 25% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 23 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.7 Top 25% | 53.8 Attainment 8 | 1,253 |
| 24 | Capenhurst CofE Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.9 Top 25% | – | 88 |
| 25 | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | – | 447 |
| 26 | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 27 | Sandiway Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 61.0 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 28 | Frodsham Primary Academy Frodsham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80 |
| 29 | Hartford Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 30 | Norley Church of England Primary School Frodsham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 31 | Kelsall Primary and Nursery School Tarporley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.7 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 32 | Little Leigh Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 33 | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 797 |
| 34 | Victoria Road Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.1 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 35 | The Oak View Academy Winsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 36 | Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.9 Lower 50% | – | 185 |
| 37 | Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.1 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 277 |
| 38 | Neston High School Neston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 1,712 |
| 39 | Queen's Park High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 792 |
| 40 | The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 41 | Wimboldsley Community Primary School Middlewich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 129 |
| 42 | Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 43 | William Stockton Community Primary School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 367 |
| 44 | Dodleston CofE Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65 |
| 45 | Cuddington Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 46 | Upton Heath CofE Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 47 | Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 48 | Leftwich Community Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 49 | Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Northwich · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.4 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 371 |
| 50 | The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 31.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 51 | St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 52 | Little Sutton C of E Primary School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.8 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 53 | Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 113 |
| 54 | Westminster Community Primary School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 151 |
| 55 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 56 | The Rudheath Senior Academy Northwich · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.3 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 576 |
| 57 | Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 20.9 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 950 |
| 58 | Chester International School Chester · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 34.5 Attainment 8 | 229 |
| 59 | Ellesmere Port Church of England College Ellesmere Port · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 18.9 Lower 50% | 39.0 Attainment 8 | 777 |
| 60 | Huxley CofE Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 15.5 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63 |
| 61 | The Winsford Academy Winsford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 12.7 Lower 50% | 30.6 Attainment 8 | 945 |
| 62 | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School Winsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.6 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 63 | Lache Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 7.9 Lower 50% | – | 169 |
| 64 | Over Hall Community School Winsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 7.0 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 158 |
St Martin's Academy Chester in Chester leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Cheshire West and Chester with a Success Index (England) of 98.2. Of the 64 schools shown, 64 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Cheshire West and Chester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Cheshire West and Chester?
St Martin's Academy Chester in Chester, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Cheshire West and Chester with a Success Index (England) of 98.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 177).
How are academies & free schools in Cheshire West and Chester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.