Cherry Grove Primary School vs Oldfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Grove Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
Oldfield Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Cherry Grove Primary School Chester, North West | Oldfield Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #980 of 2,286 | #42 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7936 of 15,697 | #290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 274 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cherrygrove.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oldfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 50.2).
- •Cherry Grove Primary School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 207.
- •Cherry Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Oldfield 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 Cherry Grove Primary School better than Oldfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldfield Primary School ranks higher (95.4 vs 50.2 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 Cherry Grove Primary School and Oldfield Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Grove Primary School: 274. Oldfield Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Grove Primary School and Oldfield Primary School rank in North West?
Cherry Grove Primary School is 980th of 2,286 and Oldfield Primary School is 42nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).