Didsbury Road Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 346 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
| Measure | Didsbury Road Primary School Stockport, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #204 of 2,286 | #260 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1548 of 15,697 | #2021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 454 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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.didsburyroad.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.st-johns.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Didsbury Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 80.9).
- •Didsbury Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •Didsbury Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Didsbury Road Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 203.
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 St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury Road Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 80.9 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 St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 346 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury Road Primary School: 454. St John's Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury Road Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Didsbury Road Primary School is 204th of 2,286 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 260th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).