Chantlers Primary School vs St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 645 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chantlers Primary School
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
305 students
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Chantlers Primary School Bury, North West | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #266 of 2,286 | #1034 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2080 of 15,697 | #8258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 305 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chantlersprimary.co.uk | www.ststephensceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chantlers Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 48.9).
- •Chantlers Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 67%).
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Chantlers Primary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 182.
- •Chantlers Primary School is a local authority school while St Stephen's Church of England Primary 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 Chantlers Primary School better than St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chantlers Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 48.9 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 Chantlers Primary School and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantlers Primary School: 305. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantlers Primary School and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Chantlers Primary School is 266th of 2,286 and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is 1034th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).