St Edward's Catholic Primary School vs Widnes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Widnes Academy
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
127 students
| Measure | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West | Widnes Academy Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2065 of 2,286 | #1762 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14696 of 15,697 | #13118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 106 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stedwardscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk | www.widnesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Widnes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.4 vs 15.0).
- •Widnes Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 42%).
- •Widnes Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Widnes Academy is the larger school with 127 students compared with 106.
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Widnes Academy is a academy 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 Edward's Catholic Primary School better than Widnes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Widnes Academy ranks higher (25.4 vs 15.0 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School and Widnes Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 106. Widnes Academy: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edward's Catholic Primary School and Widnes Academy rank in North West?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 2065th of 2,286 and Widnes Academy is 1762nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).