Hartford Primary School vs Kingsmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
Kingsmead Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
| Measure | Hartford Primary School Northwich, North West | Kingsmead Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 2,286 | #889 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6048 of 15,697 | #7368 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 396 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hartfordprimaryschool.com | www.kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 52.9).
- •Hartford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 66%).
- •Kingsmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Hartford Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 308.
- •Hartford Primary School is a academy school while Kingsmead 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 Hartford Primary School better than Kingsmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartford Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 52.9 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 Primary School and Kingsmead Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartford Primary School: 396. Kingsmead Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartford Primary School and Kingsmead Primary School rank in North West?
Hartford Primary School is 729th of 2,286 and Kingsmead Primary School is 889th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).