St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs Whirley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
Whirley Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Macclesfield, North West | Whirley Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1836 of 2,286 | #496 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13488 of 15,697 | #4218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 268 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.stalbansprimarymacclesfield.co.uk/ | whirley.ht.school/ |
The verdict
- •Whirley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 23.3).
- •Whirley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 48%).
- •Whirley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 268 students compared with 212.
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 Whirley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whirley Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 23.3 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Whirley Primary School?
About 1.0 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. Whirley Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Whirley Primary School rank in North West?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1836th of 2,286 and Whirley Primary School is 496th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).