Ayresome Primary School vs Macmillan Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
705 students
Macmillan Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,586 students
| Measure | Ayresome Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Macmillan Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 811 | #90 of 185 |
| National rank | #15222 of 15,697 | #2051 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 705 | 1,586 |
| Pupils on roll | 705 | 1,586 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ayresome.adastraschools.org | www.macmillan-academy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Macmillan Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 10.3).
- •Macmillan Academy is the larger school with 1,586 students compared with 705.
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 Ayresome Primary School better than Macmillan Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Macmillan Academy ranks higher (48.3 vs 10.3 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 Ayresome Primary School and Macmillan Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ayresome Primary School: 705. Macmillan Academy: 1,586. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ayresome Primary School and Macmillan Academy rank in North East?
Ayresome Primary School is 768th of 811 and Macmillan Academy is 90th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).