Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School vs St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
237 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Macclesfield, North West | St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #956 of 2,286 | #1044 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7787 of 15,697 | #8348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 84 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | www.christtheking.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnsschoolmacclesfield.org/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 48.4).
- •Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 62%).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is the larger school with 237 students compared with 84.
- •Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is a local authority 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 Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School better than St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 48.4 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 Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School and St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School: 84. St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School and St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School is 956th of 2,286 and St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is 1044th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).