Arden Primary School vs Harrytown Catholic High School
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.
Arden Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
Harrytown Catholic High School
Stockport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
792 students
| Measure | Arden Primary School Stockport, North West | Harrytown Catholic High School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1612 of 2,286 | #322 of 536 |
| National rank | #12178 of 15,697 | #2759 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 472 | 792 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 792 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arden.stockport.sch.uk | www.harrytownschool.org |
The verdict
- •Harrytown Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 30.1).
- •Harrytown Catholic High School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 472.
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 Arden Primary School better than Harrytown Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Harrytown Catholic High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 30.1 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 Arden Primary School and Harrytown Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Primary School: 472. Harrytown Catholic High School: 792. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Primary School and Harrytown Catholic High School rank in North West?
Arden Primary School is 1612th of 2,286 and Harrytown Catholic High School is 322nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).