Cherry Tree School vs Thelwall Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Tree School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
Thelwall Infant School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
140 students
| Measure | Cherry Tree School Warrington, North West | Thelwall Infant School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #339 of 2,286 | #95 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2855 of 15,697 | #729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 210 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.cherrytreeschool.co.uk | www.thelwallinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thelwall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 75.7).
- •Cherry Tree School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 140.
- •Cherry Tree School is a local authority school while Thelwall Infant 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 Tree School better than Thelwall Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Thelwall Infant School ranks higher (90.7 vs 75.7 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 Tree School and Thelwall Infant School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Tree School: 210. Thelwall Infant School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Tree School and Thelwall Infant School rank in North West?
Cherry Tree School is 339th of 2,286 and Thelwall Infant School is 95th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).