Ash Grove Academy vs Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 386 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Grove Academy
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
227 students
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
| Measure | Ash Grove Academy Macclesfield, North West | Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1542 of 2,286 | #956 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11773 of 15,697 | #7787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk | www.christtheking.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 32.3).
- •Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 58%).
- •Ash Grove Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Ash Grove Academy is the larger school with 227 students compared with 84.
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 Ash Grove Academy better than Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 32.3 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 Ash Grove Academy and Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School?
About 386 m in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Grove Academy: 227. Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Grove Academy and Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Ash Grove Academy is 1542nd of 2,286 and Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School is 956th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).