Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate vs Padgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
Padgate Academy
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Warrington, North West | Padgate Academy Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 2,286 | #418 of 536 |
| National rank | #3674 of 15,697 | #3416 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 307 | 661 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 661 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchcofeprimary.com | padgateacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 21.6).
- •Padgate Academy is the larger school with 661 students compared with 307.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is a local authority school while Padgate Academy 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate better than Padgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate ranks higher (71.2 vs 21.6 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate and Padgate Academy?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate: 307. Padgate Academy: 661. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate and Padgate Academy rank in North West?
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate is 431st of 2,286 and Padgate Academy is 418th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).