Didsbury Road Primary School vs Priestnall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 601 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didsbury Road Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Priestnall School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,312 students
| Measure | Didsbury Road Primary School Stockport, North West | Priestnall School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #204 of 2,286 | #56 of 536 |
| National rank | #1548 of 15,697 | #575 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 454 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.didsburyroad.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.priestnallschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Didsbury Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 81.1).
- •Priestnall School is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 454.
- •Didsbury Road Primary School is a local authority school while Priestnall 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 Didsbury Road Primary School better than Priestnall School?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury Road Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 81.1 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 Didsbury Road Primary School and Priestnall School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury Road Primary School: 454. Priestnall School: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury Road Primary School and Priestnall School rank in North West?
Didsbury Road Primary School is 204th of 2,286 and Priestnall School is 56th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).