Brierley Primary School vs Sir William Stanier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 750 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
Sir William Stanier School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
633 students
| Measure | Brierley Primary School Crewe, North West | Sir William Stanier School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #674 of 2,286 | #512 of 536 |
| National rank | #5661 of 15,697 | #3946 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 223 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 60.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 11% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 26.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brierley.cheshire.sch.uk | www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brierley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 10.4).
- •Sir William Stanier School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 223.
- •Brierley Primary School is a local authority school while Sir William Stanier School 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 Sir William Stanier School?
On the Success Index (England), Brierley Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 10.4 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 Sir William Stanier School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brierley Primary School: 223. Sir William Stanier School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Primary School and Sir William Stanier School rank in North West?
Brierley Primary School is 674th of 2,286 and Sir William Stanier School is 512th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).