Brierley Primary School vs Hungerford Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brierley Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Hungerford Primary Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
| Measure | Brierley Primary School Crewe, North West | Hungerford Primary Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #674 of 2,286 | #1517 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5661 of 15,697 | #11633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 59.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.brierley.cheshire.sch.uk | www.hungerfordacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Brierley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 33.0).
- •Brierley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 55%).
- •Brierley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Hungerford Primary Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 223.
- •Brierley Primary School 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 Brierley Primary School better than Hungerford Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brierley Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 33.0 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 Brierley Primary School and Hungerford Primary Academy?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brierley Primary School: 223. Hungerford Primary Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Primary School and Hungerford Primary Academy rank in North West?
Brierley Primary School is 674th of 2,286 and Hungerford Primary Academy is 1517th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).