Beech Hall School vs Olive High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 59 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
Olive High
BURNLEY · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
214 students
| Measure | Beech Hall School Macclesfield, North West | Olive High BURNLEY, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #392 of 536 | #103 of 536 |
| National rank | #3205 of 4,090 | #917 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 209 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 214 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 47.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | 53.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.69 | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Macclesfield | BURNLEY |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechhallschool.org | www.olivehigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olive High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 24.6).
- •Olive High is the larger school with 214 students compared with 209.
- •Beech Hall School is co-educational and Olive High is girls.
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 Olive High?
On the Success Index (England), Olive High ranks higher (72.4 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 Olive High?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and BURNLEY in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Hall School: 209. Olive High: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hall School and Olive High rank in North West?
Beech Hall School is 392nd of 536 and Olive High is 103rd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).