Arlies Primary School vs Inspire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlies Primary School
Stalybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Inspire Academy
Tameside · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
| Measure | Arlies Primary School Stalybridge, North West | Inspire Academy Tameside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2045 of 2,286 | #1430 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14611 of 15,697 | #11082 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.9% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Tameside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arlies.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.inspireacademyashton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Inspire Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 15.6).
- •Inspire Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 37%).
- •Arlies Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Inspire Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 178.
- •Arlies Primary School is a local authority school while Inspire 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 Arlies Primary School better than Inspire Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Inspire Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 15.6 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 Arlies Primary School and Inspire Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Tameside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arlies Primary School: 178. Inspire Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arlies Primary School and Inspire Academy rank in North West?
Arlies Primary School is 2045th of 2,286 and Inspire Academy is 1430th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).