Elworth CofE Primary School vs Sandbach Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elworth CofE Primary School
Sandbach · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Sandbach Primary Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
| Measure | Elworth CofE Primary School Sandbach, North West | Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 2,286 | #1119 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3780 of 15,697 | #8888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 114.7% | 141.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Sandbach | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.elworthce.cheshire.sch.uk | www.sandbach-pri.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Elworth CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 46.0).
- •Sandbach Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Elworth CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Elworth CofE Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 149.
- •Elworth CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Sandbach Primary 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 Elworth CofE Primary School better than Sandbach Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elworth CofE Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 46.0 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 Elworth CofE Primary School and Sandbach Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sandbach and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elworth CofE Primary School: 413. Sandbach Primary Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elworth CofE Primary School and Sandbach Primary Academy rank in North West?
Elworth CofE Primary School is 444th of 2,286 and Sandbach Primary Academy is 1119th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).