Hollinhey Primary School vs The Macclesfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollinhey Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
The Macclesfield Academy
Macclesfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
614 students
| Measure | Hollinhey Primary School Macclesfield, North West | The Macclesfield Academy Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1592 of 2,286 | #293 of 536 |
| National rank | #12035 of 15,697 | #2469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 248 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hollinhey.cheshire.sch.uk | www.macclesfieldacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Macclesfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 31.0).
- •The Macclesfield Academy is the larger school with 614 students compared with 248.
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 Hollinhey Primary School better than The Macclesfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Macclesfield Academy ranks higher (39.8 vs 31.0 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 Hollinhey Primary School and The Macclesfield Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollinhey Primary School: 248. The Macclesfield Academy: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollinhey Primary School and The Macclesfield Academy rank in North West?
Hollinhey Primary School is 1592nd of 2,286 and The Macclesfield Academy is 293rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).