Audlem St James' CofE Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 52 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
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
| Measure | Audlem St James' CofE Primary School Crewe, North West | St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #667 of 2,286 | #404 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5605 of 15,697 | #3431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audlemstjames.org.uk/ | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 61.2).
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 St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy ranks higher (72.5 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 St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Crewe and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School: 173. St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audlem St James' CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy rank in North West?
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School is 667th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is 404th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).