Crewe Engineering and Design UTC vs Star Radcliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 52 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
Star Radcliffe Academy
Radcliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
286 students
| Measure | Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Crewe, North West | Star Radcliffe Academy Radcliffe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #492 of 536 | #415 of 536 |
| National rank | #3856 of 4,090 | #3400 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 299 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 38.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Radcliffe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.utccrewe.co.uk/ | www.starradcliffe.org/ |
The verdict
- •Star Radcliffe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.8 vs 13.6).
- •Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is the larger school with 299 students compared with 286.
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 Star Radcliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Star Radcliffe Academy ranks higher (21.8 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 Star Radcliffe Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Radcliffe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC: 299. Star Radcliffe Academy: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crewe Engineering and Design UTC and Star Radcliffe Academy rank in North West?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is 492nd of 536 and Star Radcliffe Academy is 415th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).