Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery vs Ivy Bank 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.
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Ivy Bank Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
387 students
| Measure | Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Macclesfield, North West | Ivy Bank Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2015 of 2,286 | #1198 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14468 of 15,697 | #9423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 233 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 56% |
| 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 | brokencross.ht.school/ | www.ivybank.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ivy Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 16.7).
- •Ivy Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 52%).
- •Ivy Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Ivy Bank Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 233.
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 Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery better than Ivy Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ivy Bank Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 16.7 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 Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery and Ivy Bank Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery: 233. Ivy Bank Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery and Ivy Bank Primary School rank in North West?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery is 2015th of 2,286 and Ivy Bank Primary School is 1198th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).