Hartford Primary School vs Whitegate CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.6 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
Whitegate CofE Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
| Measure | Hartford Primary School Northwich, North West | Whitegate CofE Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 2,286 | #705 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6048 of 15,697 | #5868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 396 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (59.0 vs 59.9).
- •Hartford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 64%).
- •Whitegate CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Hartford Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 141.
- •Hartford Primary School is a academy school while Whitegate CofE 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 Whitegate CofE Primary 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 Hartford Primary School and Whitegate CofE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartford Primary School: 396. Whitegate CofE Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartford Primary School and Whitegate CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Hartford Primary School is 729th of 2,286 and Whitegate CofE Primary School is 705th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).