St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs The King's School In Macclesfield
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.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
The King's School In Macclesfield
Macclesfield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,315 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Macclesfield, North West | The King's School In Macclesfield Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1836 of 2,286 | #409 of 536 |
| National rank | #13488 of 15,697 | #3328 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 268 | 1,315 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 1,315 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.1 |
| town | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stalbansprimarymacclesfield.co.uk/ | www.kingsmac.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.3 vs 23.0).
- •The King's School In Macclesfield is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 268.
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while The King's School In Macclesfield 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than The King's School In Macclesfield?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The King's School In Macclesfield?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 268. The King's School In Macclesfield: 1,315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and The King's School In Macclesfield rank in North West?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1836th of 2,286 and The King's School In Macclesfield is 409th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).