Chesham Primary Academy vs Waterloo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesham Primary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
Waterloo Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
293 students
| Measure | Chesham Primary Academy Bury, North West | Waterloo Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #736 of 2,286 | #1976 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6093 of 15,697 | #14307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 65.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Bury | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | cha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.waterloo.tameside.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chesham Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 17.9).
- •Chesham Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 49%).
- •Chesham Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
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 Chesham Primary Academy better than Waterloo Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chesham Primary Academy ranks higher (58.8 vs 17.9 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 Chesham Primary Academy and Waterloo Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bury and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesham Primary Academy: 293. Waterloo Primary School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesham Primary Academy and Waterloo Primary School rank in North West?
Chesham Primary Academy is 736th of 2,286 and Waterloo Primary School is 1976th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).