Cransley School vs Wincham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.7 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
Wincham Community Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Cransley School Northwich, North West | Wincham Community Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 536 | #1092 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #541 of 4,090 | #8683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 223 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | cransleyschool.com/ | www.winchamcp.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cransley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 47.0).
- •Cransley School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 223.
- •Cransley School is a independent school while Wincham Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Wincham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cransley School ranks higher (82.0 vs 47.0 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 Wincham Community Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cransley School: 254. Wincham Community Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cransley School and Wincham Community Primary School rank in North West?
Cransley School is 52nd of 536 and Wincham Community Primary School is 1092nd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).