Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Black Firs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
Black Firs Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
| Measure | Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Congleton, North West | Black Firs Primary School Congleton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1911 of 2,286 | #908 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14019 of 15,697 | #7489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 99 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 132.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 15% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Congleton | Congleton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.astburyschool.org.uk/ | www.black-firs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Black Firs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 19.8).
- •Black Firs Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 15%).
- •Black Firs Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 99.
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 Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Black Firs Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Black Firs Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 19.8 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 Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School and Black Firs Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Congleton and Congleton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School: 99. Black Firs Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School and Black Firs Primary School rank in North West?
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1911th of 2,286 and Black Firs Primary School is 908th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).