Cornerstone Academy vs St Michael's Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Cheshire, North West | St Michael's Community Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2145 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #15124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 16 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 16 | 412 |
| Free school meals | – | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.smcacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Community Academy is the larger school with 412 students compared with 16.
- •Cornerstone Academy is a independent school while St Michael's Community 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 St Michael's Community 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 St Michael's Community Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornerstone Academy: 16. St Michael's Community Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornerstone Academy and St Michael's Community Academy rank in North West?
Cornerstone Academy is unranked and St Michael's Community Academy is 2145th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).