Brookside Primary School vs Poynton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
Poynton High School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Stockport, North West | Poynton High School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1577 of 2,286 | #79 of 536 |
| National rank | #11954 of 15,697 | #726 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 130 | 1,467 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 1,467 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.4 |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | brooksideprimary.com | www.poyntonhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Poynton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 31.4).
- •Poynton High School is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 130.
- •Brookside Primary School is a local authority school while Poynton High School 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 Brookside Primary School better than Poynton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Poynton High School ranks higher (76.7 vs 31.4 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 Brookside Primary School and Poynton High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 130. Poynton High School: 1,467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Poynton High School rank in North West?
Brookside Primary School is 1577th of 2,286 and Poynton High School is 79th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).