Byley Primary School and Nursery vs Middlewich High 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.
Byley Primary School and Nursery
Middlewich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
Middlewich High School
Middlewich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
| Measure | Byley Primary School and Nursery Middlewich, North West | Middlewich High School Middlewich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1330 of 2,286 | #301 of 536 |
| National rank | #10388 of 15,697 | #2545 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 88 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlewich | Middlewich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.byley.cheshire.sch.uk/ | mhs.school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.8 vs 38.3).
- •Middlewich High School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 88.
- •Byley Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Middlewich High 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 Middlewich High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Byley Primary School and Nursery and Middlewich High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Middlewich and Middlewich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byley Primary School and Nursery: 88. Middlewich High School: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byley Primary School and Nursery and Middlewich High School rank in North West?
Byley Primary School and Nursery is 1330th of 2,286 and Middlewich High School is 301st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).