Brereton CofE Primary School vs Holmes Chapel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brereton CofE Primary School
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Holmes Chapel Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Brereton CofE Primary School Sandbach, North West | Holmes Chapel Primary School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1282 of 2,286 | #866 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10094 of 15,697 | #7161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Sandbach | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.breretonprimaryschool.org.uk | www.holmeschapelprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmes Chapel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 40.2).
- •Holmes Chapel Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •Holmes Chapel Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 202.
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 Brereton CofE Primary School better than Holmes Chapel Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmes Chapel Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 40.2 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 Brereton CofE Primary School and Holmes Chapel Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sandbach and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brereton CofE Primary School: 202. Holmes Chapel Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brereton CofE Primary School and Holmes Chapel Primary School rank in North West?
Brereton CofE Primary School is 1282nd of 2,286 and Holmes Chapel Primary School is 866th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).