Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School vs Madeley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Madeley High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
779 students
| Measure | Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | Madeley High School Crewe, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #85 of 1,690 | #61 of 493 |
| National rank | #1064 of 15,697 | #827 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 188 | 779 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 779 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 115.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-Under-Lyme | Crewe |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baldwinsgateprimary.weebly.com/ | www.madeleyschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 74.2).
- •Madeley High School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 188.
- •Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is a local authority school while Madeley High 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 Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School better than Madeley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 74.2 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 Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School and Madeley High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Crewe in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School: 188. Madeley High School: 779. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School and Madeley High School rank in West Midlands?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is 85th of 1,690 and Madeley High School is 61st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).