Dallam Community Primary School vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallam Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
265 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Dallam Community Primary School Warrington, North West | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #999 of 2,286 | #1178 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8031 of 15,697 | #9286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 265 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dallamprimary.com | ststephenscps.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dallam Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 44.0).
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Dallam Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Dallam Community Primary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 199.
- •Dallam Community Primary School is a academy school while St Stephen'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 Dallam Community Primary School better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dallam Community Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 44.0 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 Dallam Community Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dallam Community Primary School: 265. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dallam Community Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Dallam Community Primary School is 999th of 2,286 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School is 1178th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).