Shavington Academy vs Willaston Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shavington Academy
Shavington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
934 students
Willaston Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Shavington Academy Shavington, North West | Willaston Primary Academy Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 536 | #1394 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1191 of 4,090 | #10870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 934 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 934 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.9% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shavington | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.shavington.academy | www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shavington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 36.8).
- •Shavington Academy is the larger school with 934 students compared with 251.
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 Shavington Academy better than Willaston Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shavington Academy ranks higher (66.2 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 Shavington Academy and Willaston Primary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shavington and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shavington Academy: 934. Willaston Primary Academy: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shavington Academy and Willaston Primary Academy rank in North West?
Shavington Academy is 137th of 536 and Willaston Primary Academy is 1394th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).