Beechwood Primary School and Nursery vs Hungerford Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km 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
Hungerford Primary Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Crewe, North West | Hungerford Primary Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2108 of 2,286 | #1517 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14928 of 15,697 | #11633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 474 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 150.5% | 59.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk | www.hungerfordacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Hungerford Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.0 vs 13.0).
- •Hungerford Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 44%).
- •Hungerford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 474 students compared with 373.
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Hungerford Primary Academy is a academy 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 Beechwood Primary School and Nursery better than Hungerford Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hungerford Primary Academy ranks higher (33.0 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 Hungerford Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery: 474. Hungerford Primary Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Nursery and Hungerford Primary Academy rank in North West?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is 2108th of 2,286 and Hungerford Primary Academy is 1517th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).