Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School vs St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Crewe, West Midlands | St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1323 of 1,690 | #1608 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12597 of 15,697 | #15142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 143 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sirjohnoffley.co.uk | www.st-lukes-silverdale.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 11.1).
- •Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 35%).
- •St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 143.
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 Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School better than St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (28.1 vs 11.1 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 Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School and St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School: 143. St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School and St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School is 1323rd of 1,690 and St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is 1608th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).