Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
| Measure | Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Macclesfield, North West | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2015 of 2,286 | #1836 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14468 of 15,697 | #13488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 233 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | brokencross.ht.school/ | www.stalbansprimarymacclesfield.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.3 vs 16.7).
- •Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 48%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 268 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (23.3 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 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. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery is 2015th of 2,286 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1836th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).