Beechwood Primary School and Nursery vs St Michael's Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 863 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
St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Crewe, North West | St Michael's Community Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2108 of 2,286 | #2145 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14928 of 15,697 | #15124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 474 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 150.5% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.smcacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.0 vs 11.3).
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 33%).
- •St Michael's Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 474 students compared with 412.
- •Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Michael's Community 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 St Michael's Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beechwood Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (13.0 vs 11.3 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 St Michael's Community Academy?
About 863 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. St Michael's Community Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Nursery and St Michael's Community Academy rank in North West?
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is 2108th of 2,286 and St Michael's Community Academy is 2145th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).