Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School vs William Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 196 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
William Howard School
Brampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Crewe, North West | William Howard School Brampton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 536 | #203 of 536 |
| National rank | #1417 of 4,090 | #1817 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,311 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,311 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.5% | 42.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.6% | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.06 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | 31.1 |
| town | Crewe | Brampton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hccs1978.co.uk/ | www.williamhoward.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 53.3).
- •William Howard School is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 1,311.
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 William Howard School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School ranks higher (61.2 vs 53.3 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 William Howard School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Brampton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: 1,311. William Howard School: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and William Howard School rank in North West?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is 163rd of 536 and William Howard School is 203rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).