Top 100 academies & free schools in North West (2025)
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools shown.
- 1100Woodford Primary SchoolStockport · Academy Primary– · 149 students
- 299Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 230 students
- 399Childwall Church of England Primary SchoolLiverpool · Academy Primary– · 418 students
- 499Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsAltrincham · Academy Secondary80.6 Attainment 8 · 1,381 students
- 598Yarlside AcademyBarrow-in-Furness · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 698Walmsley CofE Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 303 students
- 798St Martin's Academy ChesterChester · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 898Altrincham Grammar School for BoysAltrincham · Academy Secondary78.5 Attainment 8 · 1,432 students
- 998Sale Grammar SchoolSale · Academy Secondary76.1 Attainment 8 · 1,352 students
- 1098Park Road Academy Primary SchoolAltrincham · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 1198The Olive School, BlackburnBlackburn · Academy Primary98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 638 students
- 1298Saint Ambrose CollegeAltrincham · Academy Secondary76.2 Attainment 8 · 1,096 students
- 1397Lower Park SchoolStockport · Academy Primary– · 272 students
- 1497Park Road Sale Primary SchoolSale · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 1597West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolWirral · Academy Primary– · 420 students
- 1697Gatley Primary SchoolStockport · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 659 students
- 1797Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary– · 232 students
- 1897Loreto Grammar SchoolAltrincham · Academy Secondary73.7 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 1997Delamere CofE Primary AcademyTarporley · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 2096English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyManchester · Academy Primary– · 209 students
- 2196Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary74.1 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 2296The Blue Coat SchoolLiverpool · Academy Secondary79.5 Attainment 8 · 1,232 students
- 2396Broadoak Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 2496Mill View Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 2596Tyntesfield Primary SchoolSale · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 2696Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 2796Urmston Grammar AcademyManchester · Academy Secondary71.7 Attainment 8 · 1,137 students
- 2895Greenmount Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary– · 229 students
- 2995Oldfield Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 3095Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolRossendale · Academy Secondary73.3 Attainment 8 · 1,087 students
- 3195Wirral Grammar School for GirlsWirral · Academy Secondary69.3 Attainment 8 · 1,224 students
- 3295St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySale · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 3395Poulton Lancelyn Primary SchoolWirral · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 507 students
- 3495West Kirby Grammar SchoolWirral · Academy Secondary71.3 Attainment 8 · 1,181 students
- 3594Meadow Primary SchoolEllesmere Port · Academy Primary– · 419 students
- 3694Gorsey Bank Primary SchoolWilmslow · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 3794Boughton Heath AcademyChester · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 3894Davenham CofE Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary– · 302 students
- 3994Yanwath Primary SchoolPenrith · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 4094Clitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolClitheroe · Academy Secondary74.4 Attainment 8 · 1,496 students
- 4194Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolLiverpool · Academy Primary– · 238 students
- 4293Calday Grange Grammar SchoolWirral · Academy Secondary68.1 Attainment 8 · 1,493 students
- 4393Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary SchoolWirral · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 4493St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton NewshamPreston · Academy Primary– · 135 students
- 4593Tarvin Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 4693Brindle Gregson Lane Primary SchoolPreston · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 4793St Michael's Church of England High SchoolChorley · Academy Secondary58.9 Attainment 8 · 1,134 students
- 4893Gayton Primary SchoolWirral · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 4993Fairfield Primary SchoolCockermouth · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
- 5093Bexton Primary SchoolKnutsford · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 500 students
- 5193Greenhill Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 5292Bishop Rawstorne Church of England AcademyLeyland · Academy Secondary59.3 Attainment 8 · 958 students
- 5392Cheadle Hulme High SchoolCheadle · Academy Secondary60.7 Attainment 8 · 1,690 students
- 5492Queen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithPenrith · Academy Secondary64.8 Attainment 8 · 1,026 students
- 5592Upton Hall School FCJWirral · Academy Secondary65.6 Attainment 8 · 1,004 students
- 5692Arnside National CofE SchoolCarnforth · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 5792Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolWirral · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 5892Tauheedul Islam Girls' High SchoolBlackburn · Academy Secondary72.3 Attainment 8 · 866 students
- 5992Calveley Primary AcademyCalveley · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 118 students
- 6092Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary AcademyWigan · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 582 students
- 6191Lostock Primary SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 213 students
- 6291Wirral Grammar School for BoysWirral · Academy Secondary65.4 Attainment 8 · 1,123 students
- 6391Lostock Hall Primary SchoolStockport · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 6491Brookburn Community SchoolManchester · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
- 6591Crosby-on-Eden CofE SchoolCarlisle · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
- 6691Thelwall Infant SchoolWarrington · Academy Primary– · 140 students
- 6790The Olive School, PrestonPreston · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 6890St Thomas Church of England Primary School, LydiateLiverpool · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 6990The Olive School, BoltonBolton · Academy Primary95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 7090Bruche AcademyWarrington · Academy Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
- 7189Belgrave Primary SchoolChester · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 7288The Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamPreston · Academy Primary– · 208 students
- 7388St Anselm's CollegePrenton · Academy Secondary57.2 Attainment 8 · 1,002 students
- 7488Chapelford Village Primary SchoolWarrington · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 638 students
- 7588Marple Hall SchoolStockport · Academy Secondary13.4% Free school meals · 1,590 students
- 7688Comberbach Nursery and Primary SchoolNorthwich · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 7788Acton Church of England Primary AcademyNantwich · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 7888Seaton AcademyWorkington · Academy Primary– · 197 students
- 7987Tauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolBlackburn · Academy Secondary62.5 Attainment 8 · 746 students
- 8087King's Leadership Academy WarringtonWarrington · Academy Secondary56.0 Attainment 8 · 804 students
- 8187Wellington SchoolAltrincham · Academy Secondary57.3 Attainment 8 · 1,536 students
- 8287Lymm High SchoolLymm · Academy Secondary59.7 Attainment 8 · 1,937 students
- 8387St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary SchoolOldham · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 8487Norris Bank Primary SchoolStockport · Academy Primary– · 403 students
- 8587Hazlehurst Primary AcademyBury · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
- 8687Sunny Bank Primary SchoolBury · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 8786Orrell Holgate AcademyWigan · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 8886Queen Elizabeth SchoolWestmorland and Furness · Academy Secondary59.6 Attainment 8 · 1,155 students
- 8986Bollin Primary SchoolAltrincham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 368 students
- 9086Great Corby School and NurseryCarlisle · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 9186Lacey Green Primary AcademyWilmslow · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 9286Blacklow Brow SchoolLiverpool · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 9386Tyldesley Primary SchoolManchester · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 9485Eagley Infant SchoolBolton · Academy Primary– · 203 students
- 9585Lower Peover CofE Primary SchoolKnutsford · Academy Primary– · 208 students
- 9685Oakdene Primary AcademyPrescot · Academy Primary– · 206 students
- 9785Great Sankey Primary SchoolWarrington · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 9885St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 9985Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyCockermouth · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 10085Halewood Church of England Primary AcademyLiverpool · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodford Primary School Stockport · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 99.5 Top 5% | – | 149 |
| 2 | Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 99.4 Top 5% | – | 230 |
| 3 | Childwall Church of England Primary School Liverpool · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 99.1 Top 5% | – | 418 |
| 4 | Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.7 Top 5% | 80.6 Attainment 8 | 1,381 |
| 5 | Yarlside Academy Barrow-in-Furness · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 98.4 Top 5% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 6 | Walmsley CofE Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.3 Top 5% | – | 303 |
| 7 | St Martin's Academy Chester Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.2 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 8 | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 78.5 Attainment 8 | 1,432 |
| 9 | Sale Grammar School Sale · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.0 Top 5% | 76.1 Attainment 8 | 1,352 |
| 10 | Park Road Academy Primary School Altrincham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.8 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 11 | The Olive School, Blackburn Blackburn · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.7 Top 5% | 98% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 638 |
| 12 | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 76.2 Attainment 8 | 1,096 |
| 13 | Lower Park School Stockport · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.4 Top 5% | – | 272 |
| 14 | Park Road Sale Primary School Sale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 97.3 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 15 | West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School Wirral · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.2 Top 5% | – | 420 |
| 16 | Gatley Primary School Stockport · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 97.1 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 659 |
| 17 | Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 232 |
| 18 | Loreto Grammar School Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 73.7 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 19 | Delamere CofE Primary Academy Tarporley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.5 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 20 | English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | – | 209 |
| 21 | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Lancaster · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 74.1 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 22 | The Blue Coat School Liverpool · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 79.5 Attainment 8 | 1,232 |
| 23 | Broadoak Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 24 | Mill View Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 25 | Tyntesfield Primary School Sale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 95.8 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 26 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.4 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 27 | Urmston Grammar Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 71.7 Attainment 8 | 1,137 |
| 28 | Greenmount Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.4 Top 5% | – | 229 |
| 29 | Oldfield Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.4 Top 5% | – | 207 |
| 30 | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Rossendale · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 73.3 Attainment 8 | 1,087 |
| 31 | Wirral Grammar School for Girls Wirral · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.8 Top 5% | 69.3 Attainment 8 | 1,224 |
| 32 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Sale · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 94.7 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 33 | Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Wirral · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 94.5 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 507 |
| 34 | West Kirby Grammar School Wirral · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.5 Top 5% | 71.3 Attainment 8 | 1,181 |
| 35 | Meadow Primary School Ellesmere Port · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | – | 419 |
| 36 | Gorsey Bank Primary School Wilmslow · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 37 | Boughton Heath Academy Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.0 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 38 | Davenham CofE Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94.0 Top 5% | – | 302 |
| 39 | Yanwath Primary School Penrith · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93.6 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 40 | Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Clitheroe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.5 Top 5% | 74.4 Attainment 8 | 1,496 |
| 41 | Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Liverpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93.5 Top 5% | – | 238 |
| 42 | Calday Grange Grammar School Wirral · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.4 Top 5% | 68.1 Attainment 8 | 1,493 |
| 43 | Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School Wirral · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93.3 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 44 | St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham Preston · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 93.2 Top 5% | – | 135 |
| 45 | Tarvin Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.1 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 46 | Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School Preston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 93.0 Top 5% | – | 184 |
| 47 | St Michael's Church of England High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 93.0 Top 5% | 58.9 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
| 48 | Gayton Primary School Wirral · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 92.9 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 49 | Fairfield Primary School Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.7 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 50 | Bexton Primary School Knutsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 92.6 Top 5% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 500 |
| 51 | Greenhill Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 92.6 Top 5% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 52 | Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Leyland · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 92.3 Top 10% | 59.3 Attainment 8 | 958 |
| 53 | Cheadle Hulme High School Cheadle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.3 Top 5% | 60.7 Attainment 8 | 1,690 |
| 54 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Penrith · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.3 Top 5% | 64.8 Attainment 8 | 1,026 |
| 55 | Upton Hall School FCJ Wirral · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.2 Top 10% | 65.6 Attainment 8 | 1,004 |
| 56 | Arnside National CofE School Carnforth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.1 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 57 | Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Wirral · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 92.0 Top 5% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 58 | Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Blackburn · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 91.9 Top 10% | 72.3 Attainment 8 | 866 |
| 59 | Calveley Primary Academy Calveley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 60 | Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 582 |
| 61 | Lostock Primary School Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.4 Top 5% | – | 213 |
| 62 | Wirral Grammar School for Boys Wirral · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 91.4 Top 10% | 65.4 Attainment 8 | 1,123 |
| 63 | Lostock Hall Primary School Stockport · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.3 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 64 | Brookburn Community School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.2 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 427 |
| 65 | Crosby-on-Eden CofE School Carlisle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
| 66 | Thelwall Infant School Warrington · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | – | 140 |
| 67 | The Olive School, Preston Preston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.1 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 68 | St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Liverpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 69 | The Olive School, Bolton Bolton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 70 | Bruche Academy Warrington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 89.6 Top 10% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 71 | Belgrave Primary School Chester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.4 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 72 | The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Preston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | – | 208 |
| 73 | St Anselm's College Prenton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 88.1 Top 10% | 57.2 Attainment 8 | 1,002 |
| 74 | Chapelford Village Primary School Warrington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.0 Top 10% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 638 |
| 75 | Marple Hall School Stockport · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 88.0 Top 10% | 13.4% Free school meals | 1,590 |
| 76 | Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Northwich · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 87.8 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 77 | Acton Church of England Primary Academy Nantwich · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.7 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 78 | Seaton Academy Workington · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 87.6 Top 10% | – | 197 |
| 79 | Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Blackburn · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.4 Top 10% | 62.5 Attainment 8 | 746 |
| 80 | King's Leadership Academy Warrington Warrington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.3 Top 10% | 56.0 Attainment 8 | 804 |
| 81 | Wellington School Altrincham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.3 Top 10% | 57.3 Attainment 8 | 1,536 |
| 82 | Lymm High School Lymm · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 59.7 Attainment 8 | 1,937 |
| 83 | St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School Oldham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 84 | Norris Bank Primary School Stockport · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.8 Top 10% | – | 403 |
| 85 | Hazlehurst Primary Academy Bury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 86 | Sunny Bank Primary School Bury · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 87 | Orrell Holgate Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.3 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 88 | Queen Elizabeth School Westmorland and Furness · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.2 Top 10% | 59.6 Attainment 8 | 1,155 |
| 89 | Bollin Primary School Altrincham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86.1 Top 10% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 368 |
| 90 | Great Corby School and Nursery Carlisle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 91 | Lacey Green Primary Academy Wilmslow · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.7 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 92 | Blacklow Brow School Liverpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.5 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 93 | Tyldesley Primary School Manchester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.5 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 94 | Eagley Infant School Bolton · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 203 |
| 95 | Lower Peover CofE Primary School Knutsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 208 |
| 96 | Oakdene Primary Academy Prescot · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 206 |
| 97 | Great Sankey Primary School Warrington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.2 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 98 | St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.2 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 99 | Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 85.0 Top 10% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 100 | Halewood Church of England Primary Academy Liverpool · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.0 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
Woodford Primary School in Stockport leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in North West with a Success Index (England) of 99.5. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Woodford Primary School in Stockport ranks first among academies & free schools in North West with a Success Index (England) of 99.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 149).
How are academies & free schools in North West ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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