Arlies Primary School vs St Christopher's RC 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.
Arlies Primary School
Stalybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
| Measure | Arlies Primary School Stalybridge, North West | St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2045 of 2,286 | #833 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14611 of 15,697 | #6961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.9% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arlies.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 15.6).
- •St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 178.
- •Arlies Primary School is a local authority school while St Christopher's RC 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 Arlies Primary School better than St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.7 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 St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arlies Primary School: 178. St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arlies Primary School and St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Arlies Primary School is 2045th of 2,286 and St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 833rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).