Banks Lane Infant School vs St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 882 m 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
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
| Measure | Banks Lane Infant School Stockport, North West | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #778 of 2,286 | #2237 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6543 of 15,697 | #15529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 274 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bankslaneinfants.org.uk/ | www.st-thomas.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Banks Lane Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 6.5).
- •Banks Lane Infant School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 149.
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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport?
On the Success Index (England), Banks Lane Infant School ranks higher (56.6 vs 6.5 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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Lane Infant School: 274. St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Lane Infant School and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport rank in North West?
Banks Lane Infant School is 778th of 2,286 and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport is 2237th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).