St Martin's Academy Chester vs The Firs School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 900 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Martin's Academy Chester
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
The Firs School
Chester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
| Measure | St Martin's Academy Chester Chester, North West | The Firs School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #9 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #92 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 65.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stmartinsacademychester.co.uk/ | www.firsschool.net |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Academy Chester is the larger school with 177 students compared with 144.
- •St Martin's Academy Chester is a academy school while The Firs 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 St Martin's Academy Chester better than The Firs School?
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 Martin's Academy Chester and The Firs School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Martin's Academy Chester: 177. The Firs School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Martin's Academy Chester and The Firs School rank in North West?
St Martin's Academy Chester is 9th of 2,286 and The Firs School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).