Christleton High School vs Waverton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christleton High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
Waverton Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
| Measure | Christleton High School Chester, North West | Waverton Community Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 536 | #458 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #532 of 4,090 | #3895 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,382 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,382 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christletonhigh.co.uk/ | www.waverton.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christleton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 70.2).
- •Christleton High School is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 197.
- •Christleton High School is a academy school while Waverton Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Christleton High School better than Waverton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christleton High School ranks higher (82.2 vs 70.2 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 Christleton High School and Waverton Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christleton High School: 1,382. Waverton Community Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christleton High School and Waverton Community Primary School rank in North West?
Christleton High School is 50th of 536 and Waverton Community Primary School is 458th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).