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Nantwich, Cheshire East · ranked for your family, with the reasons

10 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CW5, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near CW5

10 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of CW5, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Weaver Primary School

    State primary · Nantwich · 0.24 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.24 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Nantwich Primary Academy

    State primary · Nantwich · 0.76 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.76 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.4 of 20 points

      0.76 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Pear Tree Primary School

    State primary · NANTWICH · 0.46 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · 0.46 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.4 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Acton Church of England Primary Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Nantwich · 1.8 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 7% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Anne's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Nantwich · 0.12 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.12 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.8 of 20 points

      0.12 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 4.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Highfields Academy

    State primary · Nantwich · 1.0 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 37% in England · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Millfields Primary Academy

    State primary · Nantwich · 0.79 miles

    59of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 31% in England · 0.79 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      0.79 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 31. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Nantwich · 0.85 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.85 miles

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points

      Better than 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.5 of 20 points

      0.85 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Willaston Primary Academy

    State primary · Nantwich · 1.5 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · absence 3.5% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.8 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 31.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Kingsbourne Academy

    State primary · Nantwich · 1.2 miles

    48of 100

    1.2 miles

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.2 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near CW5

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CW5, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Brine Leas School

    State secondary · Nantwich · 0.21 miles

    76of 100

    Places reached 5.25 miles in 2026 · 0.21 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19.2 of 20 points

      0.21 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.25 miles away; this school is 0.21 miles from the middle of CW5, closer than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Malbank School and Sixth Form College

    State secondary · Nantwich · 1.0 miles

    67of 100

    Places reached 5.05 miles in 2026 · 1.00 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.60 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16 of 20 points

      1.00 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.05 miles away; this school is 1.00 miles from the middle of CW5, closer than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Shavington Academy

    State secondary · Shavington · 2.5 miles

    67of 100

    Places reached 2.75 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 47% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.75 miles away; this school is 2.53 miles from the middle of CW5, closer than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 10.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Thomas More Catholic High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Crewe · 3.1 miles

    48of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.7 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.16 miles away; this school is 3.06 miles from the middle of CW5, further than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 19.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Ruskin Community High School

    State secondary · Crewe · 3.6 miles

    40of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · classes of 22 on average · results: better than 33% of schools in England

    How it scored 40
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good (Concerns). Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.5 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.55 miles away; this school is 3.62 miles from the middle of CW5, further than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 28.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

    State secondary · Crewe · 4.2 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 20 on average · 4.2 miles

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters0.4 of 20 points

      Better than 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.00 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.1 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 37.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. The Oaks Academy

    State secondary · Crewe · 3.4 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · absence 7.6% (similar schools 9.7%) · 3.4 miles

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters2.3 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.78 miles away; this school is 3.36 miles from the middle of CW5, further than that. Cheshire East Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 16.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Sir William Stanier School

    State secondary · Crewe · 4.8 miles

    34of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 24 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 34
    • Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points

      Better than 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.90 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.9 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 186.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Cheshire Studio School

    State secondary · Crewe · 4.2 miles

    33of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 4.2 miles · results: better than 0% of schools in England

    How it scored 33
    • Resultsmatters0 of 20 points

      Better than 0% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.62 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of CW5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 18.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 5.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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