St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs St James' Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
St James' Catholic High School
Cheadle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
| Measure | St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wilmslow, North West | St James' Catholic High School Cheadle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1242 of 2,286 | #98 of 536 |
| National rank | #9702 of 15,697 | #861 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wilmslow | Cheadle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.stjamescheadle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 42.1).
- •St James' Catholic High School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 202.
- •St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St James' Catholic High 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 St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than St James' Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 42.1 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 St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St James' Catholic High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Cheadle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 202. St James' Catholic High School: 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St James' Catholic High School rank in North West?
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1242nd of 2,286 and St James' Catholic High School is 98th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).