Acton Church of England Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nantwich, North West CW5 8LG · Cheshire East
#141 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1074 of 15,697 nationally
About Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Nantwich, in the Cheshire East local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 195 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 87.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 141st of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 195; capacity filled 109.6%.
There are 17 schools in Nantwich; Acton Church of England Primary Academy ranks 1st of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)84%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)16%
- 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%)10.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Acton Church of England Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 195
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 109.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 84%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 16%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Nantwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,289 students · 1.3 km away
Kingsbourne Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 1.4 km away
Millfields Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students · 1.6 km away
Nantwich Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students · 2.0 km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 2.7 km away
Highfields Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
247 students · 2.7 km away
Weaver Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 3.1 km away
Brine Leas School
Nantwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,417 students · 3.2 km away
Pear Tree Primary School
NANTWICH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students · 3.4 km away
St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
85 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Park Road Community Primary School
WARRINGTON · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Acton Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 87.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #141 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Acton Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy ranks #141 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1074 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Acton Church of England Primary Academy?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy had 195 students in 2025.
Is Acton Church of England Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Acton Church of England Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Acton Church of England Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.