Eaton Bank Academy vs Marlfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eaton Bank Academy
Congleton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,062 students
Marlfields Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
177 students
| Measure | Eaton Bank Academy Congleton, North West | Marlfields Primary School Congleton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #196 of 536 | #2213 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1705 of 4,090 | #15457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,062 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Congleton | Congleton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.eatonbankacademy.org/ | www.marlfieldsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eaton Bank Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 7.6).
- •Eaton Bank Academy is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 177.
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 Eaton Bank Academy better than Marlfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eaton Bank Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 7.6 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 Eaton Bank Academy and Marlfields Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Congleton and Congleton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eaton Bank Academy: 1,062. Marlfields Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eaton Bank Academy and Marlfields Primary School rank in North West?
Eaton Bank Academy is 196th of 536 and Marlfields Primary School is 2213th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).