Edleston Primary School vs Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 456 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edleston Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
| Measure | Edleston Primary School Crewe, North West | Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1565 of 2,286 | #1458 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11907 of 15,697 | #11255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edleston.cheshire.sch.uk | www.gainsboroughschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 31.6).
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is the larger school with 417 students compared with 209.
- •Edleston Primary School is a local authority school while Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy 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 Edleston Primary School better than Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 31.6 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 Edleston Primary School and Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edleston Primary School: 209. Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edleston Primary School and Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy rank in North West?
Edleston Primary School is 1565th of 2,286 and Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is 1458th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).