Banks Lane Infant School vs Cherry Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Lane Infant School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
274 students
Cherry Grove Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Banks Lane Infant School Stockport, North West | Cherry Grove Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #778 of 2,286 | #980 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6543 of 15,697 | #7936 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bankslaneinfants.org.uk/ | www.cherrygrove.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Banks Lane Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 50.2).
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 Banks Lane Infant School better than Cherry Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Banks Lane Infant School ranks higher (56.6 vs 50.2 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 Banks Lane Infant School and Cherry Grove Primary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Lane Infant School: 274. Cherry Grove Primary School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Lane Infant School and Cherry Grove Primary School rank in North West?
Banks Lane Infant School is 778th of 2,286 and Cherry Grove Primary School is 980th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).