Cranberry Academy vs Knowsley Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 50 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
Knowsley Lane Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
| Measure | Cranberry Academy Alsager, North West | Knowsley Lane Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #970 of 2,286 | #986 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7886 of 15,697 | #7971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cranberryacademy.co.uk | www.knowsleylane.knowsley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.4 vs 50.1).
- •Knowsley Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •Knowsley Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
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 Knowsley Lane Primary 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 Cranberry Academy and Knowsley Lane Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Alsager and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranberry Academy: 434. Knowsley Lane Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranberry Academy and Knowsley Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Cranberry Academy is 970th of 2,286 and Knowsley Lane Primary School is 986th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).