Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy vs Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy
Middlewich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students
| Measure | Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy Middlewich, North West | Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1283 of 2,286 | #163 of 536 |
| National rank | #10096 of 15,697 | #1417 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 314 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Middlewich | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cledford.cheshire.sch.uk | www.hccs1978.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 40.2).
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 314.
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 Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy better than Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School ranks higher (61.2 vs 40.2 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 Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Middlewich and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy: 314. Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School rank in North West?
Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy is 1283rd of 2,286 and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is 163rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).