The Berkeley Academy vs Willaston Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 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
Willaston Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | The Berkeley Academy Crewe, North West | Willaston Primary Academy Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #410 of 2,286 | #1394 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3474 of 15,697 | #10870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 58% |
| 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 | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.theberkeleycheshire.co.uk | www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Berkeley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 36.8).
- •The Berkeley Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 58%).
- •The Berkeley Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •The Berkeley Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 251.
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 Willaston Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Berkeley Academy ranks higher (72.3 vs 36.8 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 Willaston Primary Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Berkeley Academy: 456. Willaston Primary Academy: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Berkeley Academy and Willaston Primary Academy rank in North West?
The Berkeley Academy is 410th of 2,286 and Willaston Primary Academy is 1394th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).