Black Firs Primary School vs Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 18 km 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
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Northwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | Black Firs Primary School Congleton, North West | Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #908 of 2,286 | #1538 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7489 of 15,697 | #11763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 372 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 132.9% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.black-firs.co.uk | www.rudheathprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Black Firs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 32.4).
- •Black Firs Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 55%).
- •Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Black Firs Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Black Firs Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 32.4 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 Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Congleton and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Firs Primary School: 372. Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Firs Primary School and Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery rank in North West?
Black Firs Primary School is 908th of 2,286 and Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery is 1538th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).