Beechwood Primary School and Nursery vs Brierley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 731 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
474 students
Brierley Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Crewe, North West | Brierley Primary School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2108 of 2,286 | #674 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14928 of 15,697 | #5661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 474 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 150.5% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk | www.brierley.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brierley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 13.0).
- •Brierley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 44%).
- •Brierley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 474 students compared with 223.
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 Beechwood Primary School and Nursery better than Brierley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brierley Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 13.0 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 Beechwood Primary School and Nursery and Brierley Primary School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery: 474. Brierley Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Nursery and Brierley Primary School rank in North West?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is 2108th of 2,286 and Brierley Primary School is 674th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).