Cransley School vs Whitley Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.0 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
Whitley Village School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Cransley School Northwich, North West | Whitley Village School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #52 of 536 | #234 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #541 of 4,090 | #1839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 254 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 77 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | cransleyschool.com/ | www.whitleyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (82.0 vs 82.2).
- •Cransley School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 77.
- •Cransley School is a independent school while Whitley Village School 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 Cransley School better than Whitley Village 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 Cransley School and Whitley Village School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cransley School: 254. Whitley Village School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cransley School and Whitley Village School rank in North West?
Cransley School is 52nd of 536 and Whitley Village School is 234th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).