Chelford CofE Primary School vs Terra Nova School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelford CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Terra Nova School
Crewe · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
219 students
| Measure | Chelford CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West | Terra Nova School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #600 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #5088 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 81 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chelford.cheshire.sch.uk | www.tnschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Terra Nova School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 81.
- •Chelford CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Terra Nova School is a independent 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 Chelford CofE Primary School better than Terra Nova School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chelford CofE Primary School and Terra Nova School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelford CofE Primary School: 81. Terra Nova School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelford CofE Primary School and Terra Nova School rank in North West?
Chelford CofE Primary School is 600th of 2,286 and Terra Nova School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).