Millfields Primary Academy vs Sound and District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millfields Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Sound and District Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
138 students
| Measure | Millfields Primary Academy Nantwich, North West | Sound and District Primary School Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #527 of 2,286 | #509 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4419 of 15,697 | #4312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 5% |
| 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 | Nantwich | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.millfieldsacademy.org.uk | www.soundprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (67.3 vs 67.8).
- •Sound and District Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Millfields Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 5%).
- •Millfields Primary Academy is the larger school with 229 students compared with 138.
- •Millfields Primary Academy is a academy school while Sound and District Primary School is a local authority 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 Millfields Primary Academy better than Sound and District Primary 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 Millfields Primary Academy and Sound and District Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Nantwich and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millfields Primary Academy: 229. Sound and District Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millfields Primary Academy and Sound and District Primary School rank in North West?
Millfields Primary Academy is 527th of 2,286 and Sound and District Primary School is 509th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).