Ash Grove Academy vs Gawsworth Primary School
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.
Ash Grove Academy
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
227 students
Gawsworth Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Ash Grove Academy Macclesfield, North West | Gawsworth Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1542 of 2,286 | #976 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11773 of 15,697 | #7916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 227 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| 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 | gawsworth.ht.school/ |
The verdict
- •Gawsworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 32.3).
- •Gawsworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% 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 198.
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 Gawsworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gawsworth Primary School ranks higher (50.3 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 Gawsworth Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Grove Academy: 227. Gawsworth Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Grove Academy and Gawsworth Primary School rank in North West?
Ash Grove Academy is 1542nd of 2,286 and Gawsworth Primary School is 976th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).