Cranberry Academy vs Pikemere School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Pikemere School
Alsager · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
| Measure | Cranberry Academy Alsager, North West | Pikemere School Alsager, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #970 of 2,286 | #493 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7886 of 15,697 | #4184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 121% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Alsager |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cranberryacademy.co.uk | www.pikemereschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Pikemere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 50.4).
- •Pikemere School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Cranberry Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Cranberry Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 254.
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 Pikemere School?
On the Success Index (England), Pikemere School ranks higher (68.5 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 Pikemere School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alsager and Alsager in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranberry Academy: 434. Pikemere School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranberry Academy and Pikemere School rank in North West?
Cranberry Academy is 970th of 2,286 and Pikemere School is 493rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).