Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School vs Smallwood CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 73 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Smallwood CofE Primary School
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
| Measure | Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School Preston, North West | Smallwood CofE Primary School Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1891 of 2,286 | #1466 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13886 of 15,697 | #11313 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 127.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Preston | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allsaintshwb.co.uk/ | www.smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Smallwood CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 20.6).
- •Smallwood CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 35%).
- •Smallwood CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School better than Smallwood CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Smallwood CofE Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 20.6 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 Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School and Smallwood CofE Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Preston and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School: 178. Smallwood CofE Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School and Smallwood CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School is 1891st of 2,286 and Smallwood CofE Primary School is 1466th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).