Castle View Primary School vs The Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 522 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
The Grange School
Runcorn · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,200 students
| Measure | Castle View Primary School Runcorn, North West | The Grange School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 2,286 | #400 of 536 |
| National rank | #2854 of 15,697 | #3268 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 176 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 53% |
| Capacity filled | 125.7% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | castleviewprimary.co.uk/ | www.thegrangeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 23.8).
- •Castle View Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 53%).
- •Castle View Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 6%).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 176.
- •Castle View Primary School is a local authority school while The Grange 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 Castle View Primary School better than The Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle View Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 23.8 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 Castle View Primary School and The Grange School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Primary School: 176. The Grange School: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Primary School and The Grange School rank in North West?
Castle View Primary School is 338th of 2,286 and The Grange School is 400th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).