Daresbury Primary School vs Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daresbury Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
631 students
| Measure | Daresbury Primary School Warrington, North West | Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 2,286 | #239 of 536 |
| National rank | #1457 of 15,697 | #2078 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 631 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 631 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daresburyschool.co.uk | www.sandymooroa.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Daresbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 47.9).
- •Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 631 students compared with 199.
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 Daresbury Primary School better than Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Daresbury Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 47.9 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 Daresbury Primary School and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Daresbury Primary School: 199. Sandymoor Ormiston Academy: 631. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Daresbury Primary School and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy rank in North West?
Daresbury Primary School is 191st of 2,286 and Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is 239th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).