Crewe Engineering and Design UTC vs Leighton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
299 students
Leighton Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
| Measure | Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Crewe, North West | Leighton Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #492 of 536 | #1075 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3856 of 4,090 | #8572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 299 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 20.0 | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.utccrewe.co.uk/ | www.leightonacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Leighton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 13.6).
- •Leighton Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 299.
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 Crewe Engineering and Design UTC better than Leighton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leighton Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 13.6 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 Crewe Engineering and Design UTC and Leighton Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC: 299. Leighton Academy: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crewe Engineering and Design UTC and Leighton Academy rank in North West?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is 492nd of 536 and Leighton Academy is 1075th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).