Lache Primary School vs Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lache Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Lache Primary School Chester, North West | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2207 of 2,286 | #412 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15435 of 15,697 | #3491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lache.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.osm.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 7.9).
- •Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 169.
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 Lache Primary School better than Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 7.9 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 Lache Primary School and Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lache Primary School: 169. Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lache Primary School and Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Lache Primary School is 2207th of 2,286 and Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 412th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).