Acton Church of England Primary Academy vs Highfields Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Highfields Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
| Measure | Acton Church of England Primary Academy Nantwich, North West | Highfields Academy Nantwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 2,286 | #597 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1074 of 15,697 | #5073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 117.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 10% |
| 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 | Nantwich | Nantwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.actonceacademy.org.uk | www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Acton Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 63.8).
- •Acton Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 69%).
- •Acton Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Highfields Academy is the larger school with 247 students compared with 195.
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 Acton Church of England Primary Academy better than Highfields Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Acton Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (87.7 vs 63.8 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 Acton Church of England Primary Academy and Highfields Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Nantwich and Nantwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy: 195. Highfields Academy: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acton Church of England Primary Academy and Highfields Academy rank in North West?
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is 141st of 2,286 and Highfields Academy is 597th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).