Hartford Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Hartford Primary School Northwich, North West | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 2,286 | #1097 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6048 of 15,697 | #8719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 396 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.st-wilfrids.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hartford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 46.8).
- •Hartford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hartford Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 191.
- •Hartford Primary School is a academy school while St Wilfrid's Catholic 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartford Primary School ranks higher (59.0 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 Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartford Primary School: 396. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartford Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Hartford Primary School is 729th of 2,286 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 1097th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).