Acresfield Academy vs Upton Heath CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
| Measure | Acresfield Academy Chester, North West | Upton Heath CofE Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 2,286 | #1495 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1462 of 15,697 | #11479 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 248 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk | www.uptonheath.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Acresfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 33.8).
- •Acresfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 52%).
- •Acresfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 2%).
- •Upton Heath CofE Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 248.
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 Upton Heath CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Acresfield Academy ranks higher (84.7 vs 33.8 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 Upton Heath CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acresfield Academy: 248. Upton Heath CofE Primary School: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acresfield Academy and Upton Heath CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Acresfield Academy is 193rd of 2,286 and Upton Heath CofE Primary School is 1495th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).