Brookside Primary School vs Rectory CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 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
Rectory CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
130 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Stockport, North West | Rectory CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1577 of 2,286 | #2216 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11954 of 15,697 | #15464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 130 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | brooksideprimary.com | rectorycoeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.4 vs 7.5).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (42% vs 27%).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Rectory CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookside Primary School ranks higher (31.4 vs 7.5 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 Brookside Primary School and Rectory CofE Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 130. Rectory CofE Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Rectory CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Brookside Primary School is 1577th of 2,286 and Rectory CofE Primary School is 2216th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).