Acresfield Academy vs The Hammond
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acresfield Academy
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
The Hammond
Chester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
253 students
| Measure | Acresfield Academy Chester, North West | The Hammond Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 2,286 | #432 of 536 |
| National rank | #1462 of 15,697 | #3522 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 248 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk | www.thehammondschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Acresfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 20.2).
- •The Hammond is the larger school with 253 students compared with 248.
- •Acresfield Academy is a academy school while The Hammond is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Acresfield Academy better than The Hammond?
On the Success Index (England), Acresfield Academy ranks higher (84.7 vs 20.2 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 Acresfield Academy and The Hammond?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acresfield Academy: 248. The Hammond: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acresfield Academy and The Hammond rank in North West?
Acresfield Academy is 193rd of 2,286 and The Hammond is 432nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).