High Legh Primary School vs Lymm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Legh Primary School
Knutsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
Lymm High School
Lymm · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,937 students
| Measure | High Legh Primary School Knutsford, North West | Lymm High School Lymm, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #814 of 2,286 | #38 of 536 |
| National rank | #6778 of 15,697 | #353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 162 | 1,937 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 1,937 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Knutsford | Lymm |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.highlegh.cheshire.sch.uk | www.lymmhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lymm High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 55.6).
- •Lymm High School is the larger school with 1,937 students compared with 162.
- •High Legh Primary School is a local authority school while Lymm High School is a academy 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 High Legh Primary School better than Lymm High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lymm High School ranks higher (87.2 vs 55.6 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 High Legh Primary School and Lymm High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Knutsford and Lymm in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Legh Primary School: 162. Lymm High School: 1,937. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Legh Primary School and Lymm High School rank in North West?
High Legh Primary School is 814th of 2,286 and Lymm High School is 38th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).