St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School vs The County High School, Leftwich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
The County High School, Leftwich
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
| Measure | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Northwich, North West | The County High School, Leftwich Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1097 of 2,286 | #69 of 536 |
| National rank | #8719 of 15,697 | #654 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 191 | 1,046 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 1,046 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-wilfrids.cheshire.sch.uk | www.leftwichhigh.com |
The verdict
- •The County High School, Leftwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 46.8).
- •The County High School, Leftwich is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 191.
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The County High School, Leftwich 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School better than The County High School, Leftwich?
On the Success Index (England), The County High School, Leftwich ranks higher (79.0 vs 46.8 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School and The County High School, Leftwich?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 191. The County High School, Leftwich: 1,046. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School and The County High School, Leftwich rank in North West?
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 1097th of 2,286 and The County High School, Leftwich is 69th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).