Daresbury Primary School vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.4 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
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
| Measure | Daresbury Primary School Warrington, North West | St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 2,286 | #1271 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1457 of 15,697 | #9958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daresburyschool.co.uk | www.st-martins.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Daresbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 40.9).
- •Daresbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 63%).
- •Daresbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Daresbury Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 164.
- •Daresbury Primary School is a academy school while St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?
On the Success Index (England), Daresbury Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 40.9 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 St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Daresbury Primary School: 199. St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Daresbury Primary School and St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool rank in North West?
Daresbury Primary School is 191st of 2,286 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool is 1271st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).