Banks Lane Junior School vs St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Lane Junior School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
357 students
| Measure | Banks Lane Junior School Stockport, North West | St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #772 of 2,286 | #718 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6504 of 15,697 | #5951 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 358 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bankslane-jun.stockport.sch.uk | www.stpaulandsttimothys.com |
The verdict
- •St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 56.8).
- •Banks Lane Junior School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 357.
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 Junior School better than St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.8 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 Junior School and St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Lane Junior School: 358. St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Lane Junior School and St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School rank in North West?
Banks Lane Junior School is 772nd of 2,286 and St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School is 718th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).