Hermitage Primary School vs Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students
| Measure | Hermitage Primary School Crewe, North West | Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 2,286 | #163 of 536 |
| National rank | #5665 of 15,697 | #1417 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 206 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hermitage.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.hccs1978.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.9 vs 61.2).
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 206.
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 Hermitage Primary School better than Holmes Chapel Comprehensive 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 Hermitage Primary School and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hermitage Primary School: 206. Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hermitage Primary School and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School rank in North West?
Hermitage Primary School is 675th of 2,286 and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is 163rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).