St Hugh's Catholic Primary School vs Wellington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 914 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
584 students
Wellington School
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students
| Measure | St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Altrincham, North West | Wellington School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #310 of 2,286 | #37 of 536 |
| National rank | #2607 of 15,697 | #350 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 584 | 1,536 |
| Pupils on roll | 584 | 1,536 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 106.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sthughstimperley.org | www.wellington-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wellington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 77.3).
- •Wellington School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 584.
- •St Hugh's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Wellington School 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 Hugh's Catholic Primary School better than Wellington School?
On the Success Index (England), Wellington School ranks higher (87.3 vs 77.3 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 St Hugh's Catholic Primary School and Wellington School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School: 584. Wellington School: 1,536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Hugh's Catholic Primary School and Wellington School rank in North West?
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School is 310th of 2,286 and Wellington School is 37th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).