Hartford Church of England High School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 722 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Church of England High School
Northwich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Hartford Church of England High School Northwich, North West | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 536 | #1097 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #776 of 4,090 | #8719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,102 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,102 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hartfordchurchofenglandhighschool.co.uk/ | www.st-wilfrids.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hartford Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 46.8).
- •Hartford Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 191.
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 Hartford Church of England High School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartford Church of England High School ranks higher (75.3 vs 46.8 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 Hartford Church of England High School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartford Church of England High School: 1,102. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartford Church of England High School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Hartford Church of England High School is 85th of 536 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 1097th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).