Buckton Vale Primary School vs St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckton Vale Primary School
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Stalybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Buckton Vale Primary School Stalybridge, North West | St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Stalybridge, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1187 of 2,286 | #446 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9331 of 15,697 | #3793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Stalybridge |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bucktonvale.org.uk/ | www.st-raphaels.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 43.7).
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 202.
- •Buckton Vale Primary School is a academy school while St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Buckton Vale Primary School better than St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Raphael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 43.7 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 Buckton Vale Primary School and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Stalybridge in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckton Vale Primary School: 202. St Raphael's Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckton Vale Primary School and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Buckton Vale Primary School is 1187th of 2,286 and St Raphael's Catholic Primary School is 446th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).