Highfields Academy vs Pear Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
Pear Tree Primary School
NANTWICH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Highfields Academy Nantwich, North West | Pear Tree Primary School NANTWICH, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #597 of 2,286 | #579 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5073 of 15,697 | #4953 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 247 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 117.6% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Nantwich | NANTWICH |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk | www.peartreeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.8 vs 64.5).
- •Pear Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Highfields Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Highfields Academy is the larger school with 247 students compared with 214.
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 Highfields Academy better than Pear Tree 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 Highfields Academy and Pear Tree Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nantwich and NANTWICH in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Academy: 247. Pear Tree Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Academy and Pear Tree Primary School rank in North West?
Highfields Academy is 597th of 2,286 and Pear Tree Primary School is 579th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).