Cornerstone Academy vs Sir William Stanier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 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
Sir William Stanier School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
633 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Cheshire, North West | Sir William Stanier School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #512 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3946 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 16 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 16 | 633 |
| Free school meals | – | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 60.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 11% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 26.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheshire | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cornerstoneap.org | www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir William Stanier School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 16.
- •Cornerstone Academy is a independent school while Sir William Stanier School 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 Sir William Stanier School?
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 Sir William Stanier School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornerstone Academy: 16. Sir William Stanier School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornerstone Academy and Sir William Stanier School rank in North West?
Cornerstone Academy is unranked and Sir William Stanier School is 512th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).