Lindow Community Primary School vs The Ryleys School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindow Community Primary School
Wilmslow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
The Ryleys School
Alderley Edge · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
243 students
| Measure | Lindow Community Primary School Wilmslow, North West | The Ryleys School Alderley Edge, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #131 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #1017 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 152 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Wilmslow | Alderley Edge |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lindow.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.theryleys.com |
The verdict
- •The Ryleys School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 152.
- •Lindow Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Ryleys School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lindow Community Primary School better than The Ryleys School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lindow Community Primary School and The Ryleys School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Alderley Edge in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lindow Community Primary School: 152. The Ryleys School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lindow Community Primary School and The Ryleys School rank in North West?
Lindow Community Primary School is 131st of 2,286 and The Ryleys School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).