Adlington Primary School vs Dean Valley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adlington Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Dean Valley Community Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Adlington Primary School Macclesfield, North West | Dean Valley Community Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #688 of 2,286 | #239 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5758 of 15,697 | #1861 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 97 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | adlington.ht.school/ | www.deanvalley.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dean Valley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 60.4).
- •Dean Valley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Dean Valley Community Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 97.
- •Adlington Primary School is a academy school while Dean Valley Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Adlington Primary School better than Dean Valley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dean Valley Community Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 60.4 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 Adlington Primary School and Dean Valley Community Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adlington Primary School: 97. Dean Valley Community Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adlington Primary School and Dean Valley Community Primary School rank in North West?
Adlington Primary School is 688th of 2,286 and Dean Valley Community Primary School is 239th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).