Middlewich High School vs Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middlewich High School
Middlewich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students
| Measure | Middlewich High School Middlewich, North West | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 536 | #2114 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2545 of 4,090 | #14978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 665 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 49.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlewich | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | mhs.school | www.willowwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Middlewich High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 12.6).
- •Middlewich High School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 310.
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 Middlewich High School better than Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middlewich High School ranks higher (38.3 vs 12.6 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 Middlewich High School and Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Middlewich and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlewich High School: 665. Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlewich High School and Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School rank in North West?
Middlewich High School is 301st of 536 and Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School is 2114th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).