The Rudheath Senior Academy vs Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Rudheath Senior Academy
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
219 students
| Measure | The Rudheath Senior Academy Northwich, North West | Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 536 | #2027 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3445 of 4,090 | #14517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 576 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk/ | www.wittonchurchwalk.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Rudheath Senior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.3 vs 16.5).
- •The Rudheath Senior Academy is the larger school with 576 students compared with 219.
- •The Rudheath Senior Academy is a academy school while Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and 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 Rudheath Senior Academy better than Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Rudheath Senior Academy ranks higher (21.3 vs 16.5 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 Rudheath Senior Academy and Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Rudheath Senior Academy: 576. Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Rudheath Senior Academy and Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School rank in North West?
The Rudheath Senior Academy is 422nd of 536 and Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School is 2027th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).