Audlem St James' CofE Primary School vs Sound and District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Sound and District Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
138 students
| Measure | Audlem St James' CofE Primary School Crewe, North West | Sound and District Primary School Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 2,286 | #509 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5605 of 15,697 | #4312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Crewe | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audlemstjames.org.uk/ | www.soundprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sound and District Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 61.2).
- •Sound and District Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 70%).
- •Sound and District Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Audlem St James' CofE Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 138.
- •Audlem St James' CofE Primary School is a academy school while Sound and District 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 Audlem St James' CofE Primary School better than Sound and District Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sound and District Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 61.2 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 Audlem St James' CofE Primary School and Sound and District Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School: 173. Sound and District Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audlem St James' CofE Primary School and Sound and District Primary School rank in North West?
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School is 667th of 2,286 and Sound and District Primary School is 509th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).