Bollington Cross CofE Primary School vs Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
167 students
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
| Measure | Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West | Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #996 of 2,286 | #1045 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8025 of 15,697 | #8356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 167 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bollingtoncross.cheshire.sch.uk | www.bollingtonstjohns.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bollington Cross CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 48.3).
- •Bollington Cross CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 54%).
- •Bollington St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 102.
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 Bollington Cross CofE Primary School better than Bollington St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bollington Cross CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 48.3 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 Bollington Cross CofE Primary School and Bollington St John's CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School: 167. Bollington St John's CofE Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bollington Cross CofE Primary School and Bollington St John's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is 996th of 2,286 and Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is 1045th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).