Cornerstone Academy vs Leighton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Academy
Cheshire · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
16 students
Leighton Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Cheshire, North West | Leighton Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1075 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 16 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 16 | 467 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheshire | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cornerstoneap.org | www.leightonacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Leighton Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 16.
- •Cornerstone Academy is a independent school while Leighton 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 Cornerstone Academy better than Leighton Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cornerstone Academy and Leighton Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornerstone Academy: 16. Leighton Academy: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornerstone Academy and Leighton Academy rank in North West?
Cornerstone Academy is unranked and Leighton Academy is 1075th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).