Disley Primary School vs Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Disley Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
Kettleshulme. High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Disley Primary School Stockport, North West | Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School Kettleshulme. High Peak, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 2,286 | #1074 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3678 of 15,697 | #8569 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 285 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 22% |
| 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 | Kettleshulme. High Peak |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | disleyprimary.org.uk | www.kettleshulmestjames.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Disley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 47.4).
- •Disley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 44%).
- •Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 6%).
- •Disley Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 66.
- •Disley Primary School is a academy school while Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School is a local authority 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 Disley Primary School better than Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Disley Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 47.4 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 Disley Primary School and Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Kettleshulme. High Peak in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Disley Primary School: 285. Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Disley Primary School and Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School rank in North West?
Disley Primary School is 433rd of 2,286 and Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School is 1074th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).