Eden Boys' School, Preston vs The Macclesfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
615 students
The Macclesfield Academy
Macclesfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
614 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Preston Preston, North West | The Macclesfield Academy Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 536 | #293 of 536 |
| National rank | #967 of 4,090 | #2469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 615 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.7% | 34.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79% | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edenboyspreston.com | www.macclesfieldacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 39.8).
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston is the larger school with 615 students compared with 614.
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston is boys and The Macclesfield Academy is co-educational.
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 Eden Boys' School, Preston better than The Macclesfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Preston ranks higher (71.2 vs 39.8 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 Eden Boys' School, Preston and The Macclesfield Academy?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Preston and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Preston: 615. The Macclesfield Academy: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Preston and The Macclesfield Academy rank in North West?
Eden Boys' School, Preston is 111th of 536 and The Macclesfield Academy is 293rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).