Cranberry Academy vs Excalibur Primary School
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.
Cranberry Academy
Alsager · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Excalibur Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
| Measure | Cranberry Academy Alsager, North West | Excalibur Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #970 of 2,286 | #232 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7886 of 15,697 | #1825 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 434 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Alsager | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cranberryacademy.co.uk | www.excalibur.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Excalibur Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 50.4).
- •Excalibur Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 58%).
- •Excalibur Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Cranberry Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 242.
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 Cranberry Academy better than Excalibur Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Excalibur Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 50.4 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 Cranberry Academy and Excalibur Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Alsager and Stoke-on-Trent in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranberry Academy: 434. Excalibur Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranberry Academy and Excalibur Primary School rank in North West?
Cranberry Academy is 970th of 2,286 and Excalibur Primary School is 232nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).