Chapelford Village Primary School vs Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 746 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapelford Village Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
638 students
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
214 students
| Measure | Chapelford Village Primary School Warrington, North West | Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 2,286 | #614 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1036 of 15,697 | #5201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 638 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 638 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 11% |
| 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chapelfordvillageprimary.co.uk/ | www.sankeyvalleystjames.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chapelford Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 63.2).
- •Chapelford Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 75%).
- •Chapelford Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 11%).
- •Chapelford Village Primary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 214.
- •Chapelford Village Primary School is a academy school while Sankey Valley St James Church of England 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 Chapelford Village Primary School better than Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chapelford Village Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 63.2 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 Chapelford Village Primary School and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chapelford Village Primary School: 638. Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chapelford Village Primary School and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Chapelford Village Primary School is 133rd of 2,286 and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is 614th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).