Charles Darwin Community Primary School vs Victoria Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
331 students
Victoria Road Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | Charles Darwin Community Primary School Northwich, North West | Victoria Road Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 2,286 | #945 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3962 of 15,697 | #7740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 331 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.charlesdarwin.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.victoriaroad.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Charles Darwin Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 51.1).
- •Victoria Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 75%).
- •Charles Darwin Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Charles Darwin Community Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 125.
- •Charles Darwin Community Primary School is a local authority school while Victoria Road Primary 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 Charles Darwin Community Primary School better than Victoria Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Darwin Community Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 51.1 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 Charles Darwin Community Primary School and Victoria Road Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Darwin Community Primary School: 331. Victoria Road Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Darwin Community Primary School and Victoria Road Primary School rank in North West?
Charles Darwin Community Primary School is 466th of 2,286 and Victoria Road Primary School is 945th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).