The Hammond vs Upton Westlea Primary School
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.
The Hammond
Chester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
253 students
Upton Westlea Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | The Hammond Chester, North West | Upton Westlea Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #432 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3522 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 253 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thehammondschool.co.uk | www.uptonwestleaprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Hammond is a independent school while Upton Westlea Primary School 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 The Hammond better than Upton Westlea Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Hammond and Upton Westlea Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
How do The Hammond and Upton Westlea Primary School rank in North West?
The Hammond is 432nd of 536 and Upton Westlea Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).