Leighton Academy vs St Michael's Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighton Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | Leighton Academy Crewe, North West | St Michael's Community Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1075 of 2,286 | #2145 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8572 of 15,697 | #15124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 467 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 45.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.leightonacademy.com | www.smcacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leighton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 11.3).
- •Leighton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 33%).
- •Leighton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Leighton Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 412.
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 Leighton Academy better than St Michael's Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leighton Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 11.3 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 Leighton Academy and St Michael's Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighton Academy: 467. St Michael's Community Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Academy and St Michael's Community Academy rank in North West?
Leighton Academy is 1075th of 2,286 and St Michael's Community Academy is 2145th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).