Lindow Community Primary School vs Nether Alderley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindow Community Primary School
Wilmslow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
Nether Alderley Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Lindow Community Primary School Wilmslow, North West | Nether Alderley Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #131 of 2,286 | #355 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1017 of 15,697 | #2968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 152 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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 | Wilmslow | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lindow.cheshire.sch.uk/ | netheralderley.ht.school/ |
The verdict
- •Lindow Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 75.1).
- •Lindow Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 75%).
- •Lindow Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Lindow Community Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 89.
- •Lindow Community Primary School is a local authority school while Nether Alderley Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lindow Community Primary School better than Nether Alderley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lindow Community Primary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 75.1 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 Lindow Community Primary School and Nether Alderley Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lindow Community Primary School: 152. Nether Alderley Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lindow Community Primary School and Nether Alderley Primary School rank in North West?
Lindow Community Primary School is 131st of 2,286 and Nether Alderley Primary School is 355th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).