Culcheth Community Primary School vs Gorse Covert Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culcheth Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Gorse Covert Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Culcheth Community Primary School Warrington, North West | Gorse Covert Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #436 of 2,286 | #421 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3704 of 15,697 | #3530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | culchethprimary.co.uk | www.gorsecovert.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (71.1 vs 72.0).
- •Culcheth Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •Gorse Covert Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Culcheth Community Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 212.
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 Culcheth Community Primary School better than Gorse Covert Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Culcheth Community Primary School and Gorse Covert Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Culcheth Community Primary School: 216. Gorse Covert Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Culcheth Community Primary School and Gorse Covert Primary School rank in North West?
Culcheth Community Primary School is 436th of 2,286 and Gorse Covert Primary School is 421st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).