Kingsmead Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 503 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsmead Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Kingsmead Primary School Northwich, North West | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #889 of 2,286 | #1097 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7368 of 15,697 | #8719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 308 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.st-wilfrids.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsmead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 46.8).
- •Kingsmead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 62%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Kingsmead Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 191.
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 Kingsmead Primary School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmead Primary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 46.8 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 Kingsmead Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmead Primary School: 308. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmead Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Kingsmead Primary School is 889th of 2,286 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 1097th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).