Byley Primary School and Nursery vs St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.2 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
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Middlewich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
| Measure | Byley Primary School and Nursery Middlewich, North West | St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Middlewich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1330 of 2,286 | #550 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10388 of 15,697 | #4671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 88 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Middlewich | Middlewich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.byley.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysmiddlewich.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 38.8).
- •St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 169 students compared with 88.
- •Byley Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Byley Primary School and Nursery better than St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (66.0 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 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 4.2 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. St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byley Primary School and Nursery and St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Byley Primary School and Nursery is 1330th of 2,286 and St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 550th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).