St Thomas More Catholic High School vs Wistaston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 521 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
642 students
Wistaston Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic High School Crewe, North West | Wistaston Academy Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 536 | #767 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1214 of 4,090 | #6467 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 642 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 642 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk | www.wistastonacademytrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 57.0).
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 491.
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 Thomas More Catholic High School better than Wistaston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 57.0 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 Thomas More Catholic High School and Wistaston Academy?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More Catholic High School: 642. Wistaston Academy: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Catholic High School and Wistaston Academy rank in North West?
St Thomas More Catholic High School is 140th of 536 and Wistaston Academy is 767th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).