Colne Primet Academy vs King's Leadership Academy Warrington
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Primet Academy
Colne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
804 students
| Measure | Colne Primet Academy Colne, North West | King's Leadership Academy Warrington Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #459 of 536 | #36 of 536 |
| National rank | #3702 of 4,090 | #349 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 805 | 804 |
| Pupils on roll | 805 | 804 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.4 | 56.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.5% | 88% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colne | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.colneprimet.co.uk | www.kingswarrington.com/ |
The verdict
- •King's Leadership Academy Warrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 17.5).
- •Colne Primet Academy is the larger school with 805 students compared with 804.
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 Colne Primet Academy better than King's Leadership Academy Warrington?
On the Success Index (England), King's Leadership Academy Warrington ranks higher (87.3 vs 17.5 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 Colne Primet Academy and King's Leadership Academy Warrington?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Colne and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Primet Academy: 805. King's Leadership Academy Warrington: 804. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Primet Academy and King's Leadership Academy Warrington rank in North West?
Colne Primet Academy is 459th of 536 and King's Leadership Academy Warrington is 36th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).