Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery vs The Fallibroome Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
The Fallibroome Academy
Macclesfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,532 students
| Measure | Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Macclesfield, North West | The Fallibroome Academy Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2015 of 2,286 | #62 of 536 |
| National rank | #14468 of 15,697 | #620 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 233 | 1,532 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 1,532 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.6 |
| town | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | brokencross.ht.school/ | fallibroome.academy/ |
The verdict
- •The Fallibroome Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 16.7).
- •The Fallibroome Academy is the larger school with 1,532 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 The Fallibroome Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Fallibroome Academy ranks higher (80.0 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 The Fallibroome Academy?
About 1.5 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. The Fallibroome Academy: 1,532. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery and The Fallibroome Academy rank in North West?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery is 2015th of 2,286 and The Fallibroome Academy is 62nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).