Belgrave Primary School vs Eccleston CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrave Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | Belgrave Primary School Chester, North West | Eccleston CofE Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 2,286 | #1649 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #868 of 15,697 | #12409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.belgrave.cheshire.sch.uk | www.ecclestonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belgrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 29.0).
- •Belgrave Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 47%).
- •Belgrave Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Belgrave Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 91.
- •Belgrave Primary School is a academy school while Eccleston 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Belgrave Primary School better than Eccleston CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belgrave Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 29.0 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 Belgrave Primary School and Eccleston CofE Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belgrave Primary School: 211. Eccleston CofE Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belgrave Primary School and Eccleston CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Belgrave Primary School is 113th of 2,286 and Eccleston CofE Primary School is 1649th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).