Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School vs Middlewich High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students
Middlewich High School
Middlewich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
| Measure | Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Crewe, North West | Middlewich High School Middlewich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 536 | #301 of 536 |
| National rank | #1417 of 4,090 | #2545 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,311 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,311 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.5% | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 54.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.06 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Crewe | Middlewich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hccs1978.co.uk/ | mhs.school |
The verdict
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 38.3).
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 665.
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 Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School better than Middlewich High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School ranks higher (61.2 vs 38.3 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 Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Middlewich High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Middlewich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: 1,311. Middlewich High School: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Middlewich High School rank in North West?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is 163rd of 536 and Middlewich High School is 301st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).