Betley CofE VC Primary School vs The Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betley CofE VC Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
The Meadows Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
107 students
| Measure | Betley CofE VC Primary School Crewe, West Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Crewe, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,690 | #307 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8960 of 15,697 | #3339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 100 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Crewe |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.betley.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.meadowsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 45.5).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 62%).
- •The Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 100.
- •Betley CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while The Meadows 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 Betley CofE VC Primary School better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Meadows Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 45.5 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 Betley CofE VC Primary School and The Meadows Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Crewe in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Betley CofE VC Primary School: 100. The Meadows Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Betley CofE VC Primary School and The Meadows Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Betley CofE VC Primary School is 899th of 1,690 and The Meadows Primary School is 307th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).