The Berkeley Academy vs Vine Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Berkeley Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
Vine Tree Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | The Berkeley Academy Crewe, North West | Vine Tree Primary School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #410 of 2,286 | #1983 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3474 of 15,697 | #14324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 456 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.theberkeleycheshire.co.uk | www.vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Berkeley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 17.8).
- •The Berkeley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 40%).
- •The Berkeley Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •The Berkeley Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 200.
- •The Berkeley Academy is a academy school while Vine Tree Primary School is a local authority 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 The Berkeley Academy better than Vine Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Berkeley Academy ranks higher (72.3 vs 17.8 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 The Berkeley Academy and Vine Tree Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Berkeley Academy: 456. Vine Tree Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Berkeley Academy and Vine Tree Primary School rank in North West?
The Berkeley Academy is 410th of 2,286 and Vine Tree Primary School is 1983rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).