Boughton Heath Academy vs Christleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boughton Heath Academy
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students
Christleton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Boughton Heath Academy Chester, North West | Christleton Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 2,286 | #1440 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #393 of 15,697 | #11153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 225 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.christletonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Boughton Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 35.4).
- •Boughton Heath Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 53%).
- •Boughton Heath Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Boughton Heath Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 220.
- •Boughton Heath Academy is a academy school while Christleton 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boughton Heath Academy better than Christleton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boughton Heath Academy ranks higher (94.0 vs 35.4 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 Boughton Heath Academy and Christleton Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boughton Heath Academy: 225. Christleton Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boughton Heath Academy and Christleton Primary School rank in North West?
Boughton Heath Academy is 52nd of 2,286 and Christleton Primary School is 1440th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).