Dial Park Primary School vs Marple Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dial Park Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students
Marple Hall School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,590 students
| Measure | Dial Park Primary School Stockport, North West | Marple Hall School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2102 of 2,286 | #33 of 536 |
| National rank | #14905 of 15,697 | #324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 350 | 1,590 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 1,590 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111.1% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.dialparkprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.marplehall.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marple Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 13.2).
- •Marple Hall School is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 350.
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 Dial Park Primary School better than Marple Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Marple Hall School ranks higher (88.0 vs 13.2 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 Dial Park Primary School and Marple Hall School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dial Park Primary School: 350. Marple Hall School: 1,590. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dial Park Primary School and Marple Hall School rank in North West?
Dial Park Primary School is 2102nd of 2,286 and Marple Hall School is 33rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).