Beech Hall School vs Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Hall School
Macclesfield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
209 students
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
167 students
| Measure | Beech Hall School Macclesfield, North West | Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 536 | #996 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3205 of 4,090 | #8025 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 209 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 167 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechhallschool.org | www.bollingtoncross.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bollington Cross CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 24.6).
- •Beech Hall School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 167.
- •Beech Hall School is a independent school while Bollington Cross CofE 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 Beech Hall School better than Bollington Cross CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bollington Cross CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 24.6 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 Beech Hall School and Bollington Cross CofE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Hall School: 209. Bollington Cross CofE Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hall School and Bollington Cross CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Beech Hall School is 392nd of 536 and Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is 996th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).