Comberbach Nursery and Primary School vs Cransley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comberbach Nursery and Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
200 students
Cransley School
Northwich · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
254 students
| Measure | Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Northwich, North West | Cransley School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #135 of 2,286 | #52 of 536 |
| National rank | #1065 of 15,697 | #541 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 200 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.comberbach.cheshire.sch.uk | cransleyschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Comberbach Nursery and Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 82.0).
- •Cransley School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 200.
- •Comberbach Nursery and Primary School is a academy school while Cransley School is a independent 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 Comberbach Nursery and Primary School better than Cransley School?
On the Success Index (England), Comberbach Nursery and Primary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 82.0 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 Comberbach Nursery and Primary School and Cransley School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Comberbach Nursery and Primary School: 200. Cransley School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Comberbach Nursery and Primary School and Cransley School rank in North West?
Comberbach Nursery and Primary School is 135th of 2,286 and Cransley School is 52nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).