Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School vs Weaverham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
482 students
Weaverham High School
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,154 students
| Measure | Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Northwich, North West | Weaverham High School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #325 of 2,286 | #93 of 536 |
| National rank | #2775 of 15,697 | #830 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 482 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnton.cheshire.sch.uk | www.weaverhamhighschool.com |
The verdict
- •Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 74.2).
- •Weaverham High School is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 482.
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 Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School better than Weaverham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 74.2 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 Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School and Weaverham High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School: 482. Weaverham High School: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School and Weaverham High School rank in North West?
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is 325th of 2,286 and Weaverham High School is 93rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).