Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy vs Vine Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 415 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
Vine Tree Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy Crewe, North West | Vine Tree Primary School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1458 of 2,286 | #1983 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11255 of 15,697 | #14324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| 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.gainsboroughschool.co.uk/ | www.vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 17.8).
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is the larger school with 417 students compared with 200.
- •Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is a academy school while Vine Tree 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 Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy better than Vine Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 17.8 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 Vine Tree Primary School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy: 417. Vine Tree Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy and Vine Tree Primary School rank in North West?
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy is 1458th of 2,286 and Vine Tree Primary School is 1983rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).