Brine Leas School vs Sound and District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brine Leas School
Nantwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,417 students
Sound and District Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
138 students
| Measure | Brine Leas School Nantwich, North West | Sound and District Primary School Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 536 | #509 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #872 of 4,090 | #4312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,417 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,417 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Nantwich | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | brineleas.co.uk/ | www.soundprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brine Leas School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 67.8).
- •Brine Leas School is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 138.
- •Brine Leas School is a academy school while Sound and District Primary School is a local authority 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 Brine Leas School better than Sound and District Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brine Leas School ranks higher (73.1 vs 67.8 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 Brine Leas School and Sound and District Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Nantwich and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brine Leas School: 1,417. Sound and District Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brine Leas School and Sound and District Primary School rank in North West?
Brine Leas School is 101st of 536 and Sound and District Primary School is 509th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).