St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe vs Wistaston Church Lane 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
558 students
Wistaston Church Lane Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Crewe, North West | Wistaston Church Lane Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1744 of 2,286 | #370 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12998 of 15,697 | #3117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 558 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 558 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 13% |
| 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 | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmaryscrewe.co.uk | www.wclacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wistaston Church Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 26.0).
- •Wistaston Church Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 48%).
- •Wistaston Church Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 1%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is the larger school with 558 students compared with 416.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is a local authority school while Wistaston Church Lane 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 Wistaston Church Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wistaston Church Lane Academy ranks higher (74.3 vs 26.0 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe and Wistaston Church Lane Academy?
About 1.2 km 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. Wistaston Church Lane Academy: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe and Wistaston Church Lane Academy rank in North West?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe is 1744th of 2,286 and Wistaston Church Lane Academy is 370th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).