Goostrey Community Primary School vs Holmes Chapel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goostrey Community Primary School
Near Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Holmes Chapel Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Goostrey Community Primary School Near Crewe, North West | Holmes Chapel Primary School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 2,286 | #866 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #909 of 15,697 | #7161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Near Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.goostrey.cheshire.sch.uk | www.holmeschapelprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Goostrey Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 53.7).
- •Goostrey Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 69%).
- •Goostrey Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Holmes Chapel Primary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 197.
- •Goostrey Community Primary School is a local authority school while Holmes Chapel Primary School 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 Goostrey Community Primary School better than Holmes Chapel Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goostrey Community Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 53.7 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 Goostrey Community Primary School and Holmes Chapel Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Near Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goostrey Community Primary School: 197. Holmes Chapel Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goostrey Community Primary School and Holmes Chapel Primary School rank in North West?
Goostrey Community Primary School is 118th of 2,286 and Holmes Chapel Primary School is 866th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).