Hoole Church of England Primary School vs St Martin's Academy Chester
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 547 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
St Martin's Academy Chester
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Hoole Church of England Primary School Chester, North West | St Martin's Academy Chester Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #357 of 2,286 | #9 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2988 of 15,697 | #92 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 96% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hooleceprimary.co.uk | stmartinsacademychester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Academy Chester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 75.0).
- •Hoole Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 395 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 Hoole Church of England Primary School better than St Martin's Academy Chester?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin's Academy Chester ranks higher (98.2 vs 75.0 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 Hoole Church of England Primary School and St Martin's Academy Chester?
About 547 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hoole Church of England Primary School: 395. St Martin's Academy Chester: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoole Church of England Primary School and St Martin's Academy Chester rank in North West?
Hoole Church of England Primary School is 357th of 2,286 and St Martin's Academy Chester is 9th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).