Byley Primary School and Nursery vs Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byley Primary School and Nursery
Middlewich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students
| Measure | Byley Primary School and Nursery Middlewich, North West | Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1330 of 2,286 | #163 of 536 |
| National rank | #10388 of 15,697 | #1417 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 88 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Middlewich | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.byley.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.hccs1978.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 38.8).
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 88.
- •Byley Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Holmes Chapel Comprehensive 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 Byley Primary School and Nursery better than Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School ranks higher (61.2 vs 38.8 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 Byley Primary School and Nursery and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Middlewich and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byley Primary School and Nursery: 88. Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byley Primary School and Nursery and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School rank in North West?
Byley Primary School and Nursery is 1330th of 2,286 and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is 163rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).