Brereton CofE Primary School vs St John's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 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
St John's CofE Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
| Measure | Brereton CofE Primary School Sandbach, North West | St John's CofE Academy Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1282 of 2,286 | #834 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10094 of 15,697 | #6962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.breretonprimaryschool.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 40.2).
- •Brereton CofE Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 154.
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 St John's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Academy ranks higher (54.7 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 St John's CofE Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sandbach and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brereton CofE Primary School: 202. St John's CofE Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brereton CofE Primary School and St John's CofE Academy rank in North West?
Brereton CofE Primary School is 1282nd of 2,286 and St John's CofE Academy is 834th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).