St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Wellfield Infant and Nursery School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Sale, North West | Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #119 of 2,286 | #27 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #917 of 15,697 | #166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 239 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-marys.trafford.sch.uk/ | www.wellfieldinfants.com |
The verdict
- •Wellfield Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.0 vs 89.1).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 206.
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 CofE Primary School better than Wellfield Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Wellfield Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (97.0 vs 89.1 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 CofE Primary School and Wellfield Infant and Nursery School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 239. Wellfield Infant and Nursery School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Wellfield Infant and Nursery School rank in North West?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 119th of 2,286 and Wellfield Infant and Nursery School is 27th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).