St Martin's Academy Chester vs St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 627 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Martin's Academy Chester
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
| Measure | St Martin's Academy Chester Chester, North West | St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 2,286 | #244 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #92 of 15,697 | #1910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 177 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | 8% |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stmartinsacademychester.co.uk/ | www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Academy Chester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 81.6).
- •St Martin's Academy Chester does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 84%).
- •St Martin's Academy Chester does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 8%).
- •St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 177.
- •St Martin's Academy Chester is a academy school while St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic 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 St Martin's Academy Chester better than St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin's Academy Chester ranks higher (98.2 vs 81.6 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 Martin's Academy Chester and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Martin's Academy Chester: 177. St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Martin's Academy Chester and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Martin's Academy Chester is 9th of 2,286 and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 244th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).