Mickle Trafford Village School vs Upton-by-Chester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mickle Trafford Village School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
Upton-by-Chester High School
Chester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,728 students
| Measure | Mickle Trafford Village School Chester, North West | Upton-by-Chester High School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #853 of 2,286 | #144 of 536 |
| National rank | #7065 of 15,697 | #1245 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 169 | 1,728 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 1,728 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.5 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mickletraffordvillageschool.co.uk | www.uptonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Upton-by-Chester High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 54.2).
- •Upton-by-Chester High School is the larger school with 1,728 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 Mickle Trafford Village School better than Upton-by-Chester High School?
On the Success Index (England), Upton-by-Chester High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 54.2 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 Mickle Trafford Village School and Upton-by-Chester High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mickle Trafford Village School: 169. Upton-by-Chester High School: 1,728. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mickle Trafford Village School and Upton-by-Chester High School rank in North West?
Mickle Trafford Village School is 853rd of 2,286 and Upton-by-Chester High School is 144th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).