Cransley School vs The Hammond
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cransley School
Northwich · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
254 students
The Hammond
Chester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
253 students
| Measure | Cransley School Northwich, North West | The Hammond Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 536 | #432 of 536 |
| National rank | #541 of 4,090 | #3522 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 254 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 253 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84% | 58.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Northwich | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | cransleyschool.com/ | www.thehammondschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cransley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 20.2).
- •Cransley School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 253.
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 Cransley School better than The Hammond?
On the Success Index (England), Cransley School ranks higher (82.0 vs 20.2 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 Cransley School and The Hammond?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cransley School: 254. The Hammond: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cransley School and The Hammond rank in North West?
Cransley School is 52nd of 536 and The Hammond is 432nd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).