Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery vs Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
214 students
| Measure | Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery Warrington, North West | Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 2,286 | #614 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1560 of 15,697 | #5201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 337 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 11% |
| 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 | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.evelynstreetschool.co.uk | www.sankeyvalleystjames.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 63.2).
- •Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 75%).
- •Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 11%).
- •Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery is the larger school with 337 students compared with 214.
- •Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery is a academy school while Sankey Valley St James Church of England 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 Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery better than Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery ranks higher (84.0 vs 63.2 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 Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery: 337. Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery is 206th of 2,286 and Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School is 614th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).