Crewe Engineering and Design UTC vs St Michael's Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Crewe, North West | St Michael's Community Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #492 of 536 | #2145 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3856 of 4,090 | #15124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 299 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.smcacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crewe Engineering and Design UTC scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.6 vs 11.3).
- •St Michael's Community Academy is the larger school with 412 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 St Michael's Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Crewe Engineering and Design UTC ranks higher (13.6 vs 11.3 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 St Michael's Community Academy?
About 1.0 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. St Michael's Community Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crewe Engineering and Design UTC and St Michael's Community Academy rank in North West?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is 492nd of 536 and St Michael's Community Academy is 2145th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).