Black Firs Primary School vs Congleton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 507 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Firs Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
Congleton High School
Congleton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,174 students
| Measure | Black Firs Primary School Congleton, North West | Congleton High School Congleton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #908 of 2,286 | #194 of 536 |
| National rank | #7489 of 15,697 | #1698 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 372 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 132.9% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Congleton | Congleton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.black-firs.co.uk | tlptrust.com |
The verdict
- •Congleton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 52.3).
- •Congleton High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 372.
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 Black Firs Primary School better than Congleton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Congleton High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 52.3 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 Black Firs Primary School and Congleton High School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Congleton and Congleton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Firs Primary School: 372. Congleton High School: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Firs Primary School and Congleton High School rank in North West?
Black Firs Primary School is 908th of 2,286 and Congleton High School is 194th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).