St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe vs The Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 566 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
558 students
The Oaks Academy
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Crewe, North West | The Oaks Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1744 of 2,286 | #485 of 536 |
| National rank | #12998 of 15,697 | #3828 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 558 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 558 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmaryscrewe.co.uk | www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.0 vs 14.3).
- •The Oaks Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 558.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is a local authority school while The Oaks 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe better than The Oaks Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe ranks higher (26.0 vs 14.3 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe and The Oaks Academy?
About 566 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe: 558. The Oaks Academy: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe and The Oaks Academy rank in North West?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is 1744th of 2,286 and The Oaks Academy is 485th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).