Chester International School vs Maharishi Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester International School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
229 students
Maharishi Free School
Ormskirk · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
229 students
| Measure | Chester International School Chester, North West | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 536 | #241 of 536 |
| National rank | #3537 of 4,090 | #2087 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.5 | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.4% | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.9% | 80% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 5.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chesterinternational.co.uk/ | www.maharishischool.com |
The verdict
- •Maharishi Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 20.0).
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 Chester International School better than Maharishi Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Maharishi Free School ranks higher (47.7 vs 20.0 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 Chester International School and Maharishi Free School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Chester and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chester International School: 229. Maharishi Free School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chester International School and Maharishi Free School rank in North West?
Chester International School is 433rd of 536 and Maharishi Free School is 241st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).