Banks Lane Infant School vs Hulme Hall Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Stockport · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
203 students
| Measure | Banks Lane Infant School Stockport, North West | Hulme Hall Grammar School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #778 of 2,286 | #20 of 536 |
| National rank | #6543 of 15,697 | #182 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 274 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 59.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bankslaneinfants.org.uk/ | www.hulmehallschool.org |
The verdict
- •Hulme Hall Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 56.6).
- •Banks Lane Infant School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 203.
- •Banks Lane Infant School is a local authority school while Hulme Hall Grammar School is a independent 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 Banks Lane Infant School better than Hulme Hall Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Hulme Hall Grammar School ranks higher (93.1 vs 56.6 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 Banks Lane Infant School and Hulme Hall Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Lane Infant School: 274. Hulme Hall Grammar School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Lane Infant School and Hulme Hall Grammar School rank in North West?
Banks Lane Infant School is 778th of 2,286 and Hulme Hall Grammar School is 20th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).