Sacred Heart Catholic Academy vs The Macclesfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
The Macclesfield Academy
Macclesfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
614 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | The Macclesfield Academy Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 536 | #293 of 536 |
| National rank | #2832 of 4,090 | #2469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 613 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 613 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 45.3% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.2% | 34.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ | www.macclesfieldacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Macclesfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 32.5).
- •The Macclesfield Academy is the larger school with 614 students compared with 613.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Academy better than The Macclesfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Macclesfield Academy ranks higher (39.8 vs 32.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Academy and The Macclesfield Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: 613. The Macclesfield Academy: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Academy and The Macclesfield Academy rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is 331st of 536 and The Macclesfield Academy is 293rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).