Schools in Cheshire, North West (2025)
4 schools · 387 students · 3 independent, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 132.
Cheshire, in North West, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 387 students. By level there are 3 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 independent, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Cheshire's schools is 132, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
1 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Greenfield Primary Academy (10.4, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Greenfield Primary Academy (221 students), St Ambrose Prep School (132 students), Penarth Group School (18 students).
Ranked schools in Cheshire
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenfield Primary Academy Cheshire · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
Other schools in Cheshire
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Other places in North West
- Manchester(370)
- Liverpool(242)
- Preston(154)
- Bolton(127)
- Oldham(102)
- Warrington(93)
- Stockport(90)
- Wigan(83)
- Blackburn(73)
- Wirral(72)
- Salford(57)
- Rochdale(56)
- Chester(53)
- Carlisle(52)
- Bury(48)
- St Helens(45)
- Chorley(45)
- Burnley(44)
- Blackpool(40)
- Northwich(35)
- Runcorn(34)
- Macclesfield(34)
- Lancaster(32)
- Crewe(31)
- Accrington(31)
- Altrincham(29)
- Penrith(29)
- Barrow-in-Furness(29)
- Ormskirk(28)
- Southport(26)
- Ashton-under-Lyne(24)
- Ellesmere Port(24)
- Widnes(23)
- Cheadle(23)
- Clitheroe(23)
- Sale(22)
- Wigton(21)
- Nelson(21)
- Skelmersdale(21)
- Leyland(21)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cheshire?
Greenfield Primary Academy is the highest-ranked school in Cheshire with a Success Index (England) of 10.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Cheshire?
Cheshire has 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) educating 387 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Cheshire?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Cheshire is 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.