Handforth Grange Primary School vs Hawes Side Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handforth Grange Primary School
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
Hawes Side Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
340 students
| Measure | Handforth Grange Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Hawes Side Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 2,286 | #2146 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2478 of 15,697 | #15134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 340 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Wilmslow | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | handforthgrange.com/ | www.hawes-side.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Handforth Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 11.1).
- •Handforth Grange Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 40%).
- •Handforth Grange Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
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 Handforth Grange Primary School better than Hawes Side Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Handforth Grange Primary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 11.1 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 Handforth Grange Primary School and Hawes Side Academy?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handforth Grange Primary School: 340. Hawes Side Academy: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handforth Grange Primary School and Hawes Side Academy rank in North West?
Handforth Grange Primary School is 298th of 2,286 and Hawes Side Academy is 2146th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).