Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School vs Waverton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
Waverton Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
| Measure | Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Chester, North West | Waverton Community Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #495 of 2,286 | #458 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4211 of 15,697 | #3895 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 112 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saightoncofeprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.waverton.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Waverton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 68.3).
- •Waverton Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 69%).
- •Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Waverton Community Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 112.
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 Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School better than Waverton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waverton Community Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 68.3 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 Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School and Waverton Community Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School: 112. Waverton Community Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School and Waverton Community Primary School rank in North West?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is 495th of 2,286 and Waverton Community Primary School is 458th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).