Pear Tree Primary School vs Willaston Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pear Tree Primary School
NANTWICH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Willaston Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Pear Tree Primary School NANTWICH, North West | Willaston Primary Academy Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 2,286 | #1394 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4953 of 15,697 | #10870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | NANTWICH | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.peartreeprimary.co.uk/ | www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pear Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 36.8).
- •Pear Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 58%).
- •Pear Tree Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Willaston Primary Academy is the larger school with 251 students compared with 214.
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 Pear Tree Primary School better than Willaston Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pear Tree Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 36.8 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 Pear Tree Primary School and Willaston Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between NANTWICH and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pear Tree Primary School: 214. Willaston Primary Academy: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pear Tree Primary School and Willaston Primary Academy rank in North West?
Pear Tree Primary School is 579th of 2,286 and Willaston Primary Academy is 1394th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).