Didsbury Road Primary School vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 415 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
Stella Maris School
Stockport · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
| Measure | Didsbury Road Primary School Stockport, North West | Stella Maris School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #204 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #1548 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 25 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 25 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 35.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.stellamarisschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Didsbury Road Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 25.
- •Didsbury Road Primary School is a local authority school while Stella Maris School is a independent 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 Stella Maris School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Didsbury Road Primary School and Stella Maris School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury Road Primary School: 454. Stella Maris School: 25. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury Road Primary School and Stella Maris School rank in North West?
Didsbury Road Primary School is 204th of 2,286 and Stella Maris School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).