Alexandra Park Primary School vs St Ambrose Catholic 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.
Alexandra Park Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Alexandra Park Primary School Stockport, North West | St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 2,286 | #2011 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9510 of 15,697 | #14430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 458 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alexandrapark-pri.stockport.sch.uk | www.st-ambrose.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alexandra Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 17.0).
- •Alexandra Park Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 178.
- •Alexandra Park Primary School is a academy school while St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Alexandra Park Primary School better than St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alexandra Park Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 17.0 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 Alexandra Park Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alexandra Park Primary School: 458. St Ambrose Catholic Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alexandra Park Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Alexandra Park Primary School is 1213th of 2,286 and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School is 2011th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).