St Michael's Community Academy vs Underwood West Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 826 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
Underwood West Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | St Michael's Community Academy Crewe, North West | Underwood West Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2145 of 2,286 | #2211 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15124 of 15,697 | #15446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 412 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 110.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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.smcacademy.co.uk | www.underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.3 vs 7.8).
- •Underwood West Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (38% vs 33%).
- •St Michael's Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Underwood West Academy is the larger school with 490 students compared with 412.
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 Michael's Community Academy better than Underwood West Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Community Academy ranks higher (11.3 vs 7.8 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 Michael's Community Academy and Underwood West Academy?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Community Academy: 412. Underwood West Academy: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Community Academy and Underwood West Academy rank in North West?
St Michael's Community Academy is 2145th of 2,286 and Underwood West Academy is 2211th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).