Goostrey Community Primary School vs Terra Nova School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 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
Terra Nova School
Crewe · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
219 students
| Measure | Goostrey Community Primary School Near Crewe, North West | Terra Nova School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #118 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #909 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 197 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.tnschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Terra Nova School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 197.
- •Goostrey Community Primary School is a local authority school while Terra Nova School is a independent 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 Terra Nova School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Goostrey Community Primary School and Terra Nova School?
About 1.7 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. Terra Nova School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goostrey Community Primary School and Terra Nova School rank in North West?
Goostrey Community Primary School is 118th of 2,286 and Terra Nova School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).