Bollington St John's CofE Primary School vs Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West | Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1045 of 2,286 | #2085 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8356 of 15,697 | #14801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 102 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.bollingtonstjohns.co.uk | www.hurdsfieldprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bollington St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 14.1).
- •Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 178 students compared with 102.
- •Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bollington St John's CofE Primary School better than Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bollington St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 14.1 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 St John's CofE Primary School and Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School: 102. Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bollington St John's CofE Primary School and Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is 1045th of 2,286 and Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery is 2085th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).