Dane Bank Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dane Bank Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Dane Bank Primary School Stockport, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1230 of 2,286 | #459 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9608 of 15,697 | #3907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 238 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.danebank.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephsreddish.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 42.5).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 52%).
- •Dane Bank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 457 students compared with 238.
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 Dane Bank Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (70.1 vs 42.5 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 Dane Bank Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dane Bank Primary School: 238. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dane Bank Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Dane Bank Primary School is 1230th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy is 459th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).