Churchtown Primary School vs Stanley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchtown Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
660 students
Stanley High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
783 students
| Measure | Churchtown Primary School Southport, North West | Stanley High School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 2,286 | #319 of 536 |
| National rank | #10019 of 15,697 | #2692 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 660 | 783 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 783 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.churchtown.org.uk | www.stanleyhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Churchtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 35.1).
- •Stanley High School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 660.
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 Churchtown Primary School better than Stanley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchtown Primary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 35.1 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 Churchtown Primary School and Stanley High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchtown Primary School: 660. Stanley High School: 783. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchtown Primary School and Stanley High School rank in North West?
Churchtown Primary School is 1276th of 2,286 and Stanley High School is 319th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).