Mablins Lane Community Primary School vs Underwood West Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mablins Lane Community Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
611 students
Underwood West Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Mablins Lane Community Primary School Crewe, North West | Underwood West Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1625 of 2,286 | #2211 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12287 of 15,697 | #15446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 611 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 611 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 110.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mablinslaneschool.co.uk | www.underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mablins Lane Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 7.8).
- •Mablins Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 38%).
- •Mablins Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Mablins Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 490.
- •Mablins Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Underwood West Academy is a academy 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 Mablins Lane Community Primary School better than Underwood West Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mablins Lane Community Primary School ranks higher (29.6 vs 7.8 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 Mablins Lane Community Primary School and Underwood West Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mablins Lane Community Primary School: 611. Underwood West Academy: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mablins Lane Community Primary School and Underwood West Academy rank in North West?
Mablins Lane Community Primary School is 1625th of 2,286 and Underwood West Academy is 2211th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).