Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 424 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
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
642 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy Crewe, North West | St Thomas More Catholic High School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1458 of 2,286 | #140 of 536 |
| National rank | #11255 of 15,697 | #1214 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 417 | 642 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 642 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gainsboroughschool.co.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 34.9).
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 417.
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 St Thomas More Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 34.9 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 St Thomas More Catholic High School?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy: 417. St Thomas More Catholic High School: 642. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy and St Thomas More Catholic High School rank in North West?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is 1458th of 2,286 and St Thomas More Catholic High School is 140th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).