Daresbury Primary School vs Windmill Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 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
Windmill Hill Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Daresbury Primary School Warrington, North West | Windmill Hill Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 2,286 | #653 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1457 of 15,697 | #5491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daresburyschool.co.uk | www.windmillhill.school |
The verdict
- •Daresbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 61.8).
- •Daresbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 75%).
- •Windmill Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Daresbury Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 148.
- •Daresbury Primary School is a academy school while Windmill Hill Primary School 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 Windmill Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Daresbury Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 61.8 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 Windmill Hill Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Daresbury Primary School: 199. Windmill Hill Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Daresbury Primary School and Windmill Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Daresbury Primary School is 191st of 2,286 and Windmill Hill Primary School is 653rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).