Sandiway Primary School vs Weaverham Forest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandiway Primary School
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Weaverham Forest Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
225 students
| Measure | Sandiway Primary School Northwich, North West | Weaverham Forest Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #672 of 2,286 | #1969 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5656 of 15,697 | #14289 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 202 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandiway.cheshire.sch.uk | www.weaverhamforest.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandiway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 18.0).
- •Sandiway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 35%).
- •Sandiway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Weaverham Forest Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 202.
- •Sandiway Primary School is a academy school while Weaverham Forest 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 Sandiway Primary School better than Weaverham Forest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandiway Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 18.0 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 Sandiway Primary School and Weaverham Forest Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandiway Primary School: 202. Weaverham Forest Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandiway Primary School and Weaverham Forest Primary School rank in North West?
Sandiway Primary School is 672nd of 2,286 and Weaverham Forest Primary School is 1969th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).