Dixons Silver Springs Primary vs St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Silver Springs Primary
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Dixons Silver Springs Primary Stalybridge, North West | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Stalybridge, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1821 of 2,286 | #749 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13406 of 15,697 | #6259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 427 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Stalybridge |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonssp.com | www.st-paulsstalybridge.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 23.8).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Dixons Silver Springs Primary is the larger school with 427 students compared with 190.
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 Dixons Silver Springs Primary better than St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge ranks higher (58.1 vs 23.8 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 Dixons Silver Springs Primary and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Stalybridge in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Silver Springs Primary: 427. St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Silver Springs Primary and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge rank in North West?
Dixons Silver Springs Primary is 1821st of 2,286 and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is 749th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).