Middlewich Primary School vs Willow Wood Community Nursery and 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.
Middlewich Primary School
Middlewich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students
| Measure | Middlewich Primary School Middlewich, North West | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #857 of 2,286 | #2114 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7102 of 15,697 | #14978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 404 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 49.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Middlewich | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.middlewichprimary.org/ | www.willowwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Middlewich Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 12.6).
- •Middlewich Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 35%).
- •Middlewich Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Middlewich Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 310.
- •Middlewich Primary School is a local authority school while Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School 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 Middlewich Primary School better than Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middlewich Primary School ranks higher (54.0 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 Primary School and Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Middlewich and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlewich Primary School: 404. Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlewich Primary School and Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School rank in North West?
Middlewich Primary School is 857th of 2,286 and Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School is 2114th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).