Arden Primary School vs St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Arden Primary School Stockport, North West | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1612 of 2,286 | #581 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12178 of 15,697 | #4976 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 472 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.arden.stockport.sch.uk | www.st-christophers.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 30.1).
- •Arden Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 201.
- •Arden Primary School is a local authority school while St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Arden Primary School better than St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (64.4 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 St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
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. St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Primary School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Arden Primary School is 1612th of 2,286 and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 581st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).