Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy vs Sandbach Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
Sandbach Primary Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
| Measure | Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Blackburn, North West | Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2125 of 2,286 | #1119 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15032 of 15,697 | #8888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 150 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 141.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Blackburn | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.knuzdenstoswalds.co.uk | www.sandbach-pri.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandbach Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 12.1).
- •Sandbach Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 36%).
- •Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 149.
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 Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy better than Sandbach Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbach Primary Academy ranks higher (46.0 vs 12.1 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 Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy and Sandbach Primary Academy?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy: 150. Sandbach Primary Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy and Sandbach Primary Academy rank in North West?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is 2125th of 2,286 and Sandbach Primary Academy is 1119th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).