Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
The King's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,170 students
| Measure | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chester, North West | The King's School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #412 of 2,286 | #419 of 536 |
| National rank | #3491 of 15,697 | #3426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 447 | 1,170 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 1,170 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 19.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.5 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.osm.cheshire.sch.uk | www.kingschester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 21.5).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 447.
- •Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while The King's School is a independent 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 Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 21.5 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 Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The King's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 447. The King's School: 1,170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The King's School rank in North West?
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 412th of 2,286 and The King's School is 419th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).