Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy vs Ruskin Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 589 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
Ruskin Community High School
Crewe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
713 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy Crewe, North West | Ruskin Community High School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1458 of 2,286 | #397 of 536 |
| National rank | #11255 of 15,697 | #3248 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 417 | 713 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 713 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gainsboroughschool.co.uk/ | www.ruskinhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 24.1).
- •Ruskin Community High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 417.
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy school while Ruskin Community High 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 Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy better than Ruskin Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 24.1 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 Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy and Ruskin Community High School?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy: 417. Ruskin Community High School: 713. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy and Ruskin Community High School rank in North West?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is 1458th of 2,286 and Ruskin Community High School is 397th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).