Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery vs Parkroyal Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
Parkroyal Community School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
| Measure | Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery Macclesfield, North West | Parkroyal Community School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2085 of 2,286 | #1200 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14801 of 15,697 | #9427 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.hurdsfieldprimaryschool.com | www.parkroyalcs.org |
The verdict
- •Parkroyal Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 14.1).
- •Parkroyal Community School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 178.
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 Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery better than Parkroyal Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkroyal Community School ranks higher (43.4 vs 14.1 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 Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery and Parkroyal Community School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery: 178. Parkroyal Community School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery and Parkroyal Community School rank in North West?
Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery is 2085th of 2,286 and Parkroyal Community School is 1200th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).