The Winsford Academy vs Wharton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Winsford Academy
Winsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
945 students
Wharton CofE Primary School
Winsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
244 students
| Measure | The Winsford Academy Winsford, North West | Wharton CofE Primary School Winsford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 536 | #1984 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3882 of 4,090 | #14325 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 945 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 945 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 28.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winsford | Winsford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | winsford.academy/ | www.wharton.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wharton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.8 vs 12.7).
- •The Winsford Academy is the larger school with 945 students compared with 244.
- •The Winsford Academy is a academy school while Wharton CofE 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 Winsford Academy better than Wharton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wharton CofE Primary School ranks higher (17.8 vs 12.7 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 Winsford Academy and Wharton CofE Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winsford and Winsford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Winsford Academy: 945. Wharton CofE Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Winsford Academy and Wharton CofE Primary School rank in North West?
The Winsford Academy is 495th of 536 and Wharton CofE Primary School is 1984th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).