Leighton Academy vs St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.6 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 Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
| Measure | Leighton Academy Crewe, North West | St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1075 of 2,286 | #717 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8572 of 15,697 | #5950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 467 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Crewe | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.leightonacademy.com | www.stoswald-worl.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 47.4).
- •St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 63%).
- •Leighton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Leighton Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 85.
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 Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 47.4 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 Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighton Academy: 467. St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Academy and St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Leighton Academy is 1075th of 2,286 and St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School is 717th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).