Crewe Engineering and Design UTC vs Sir William Stanier School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 894 m 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
Sir William Stanier School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
633 students
| Measure | Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Crewe, North West | Sir William Stanier School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #492 of 536 | #512 of 536 |
| National rank | #3856 of 4,090 | #3946 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 299 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 60.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.4 | 28.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | 11% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.6% | 26.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.51 | 2.16 |
| A level points per entry | 20.0 | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.utccrewe.co.uk/ | www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crewe Engineering and Design UTC scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.6 vs 10.4).
- •Sir William Stanier School is the larger school with 633 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 Sir William Stanier School?
On the Success Index (England), Crewe Engineering and Design UTC ranks higher (13.6 vs 10.4 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 Crewe Engineering and Design UTC and Sir William Stanier School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC: 299. Sir William Stanier School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crewe Engineering and Design UTC and Sir William Stanier School rank in North West?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is 492nd of 536 and Sir William Stanier School is 512th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).