Hale Preparatory School vs Stamford Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 303 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Stamford Park Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Hale Preparatory School Altrincham, North West | Stamford Park Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #202 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #1540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 426 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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 | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.haleprepschool.com | www.spprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Stamford Park Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 206.
- •Hale Preparatory School is a independent school while Stamford Park 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 Hale Preparatory School better than Stamford Park Primary 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 Hale Preparatory School and Stamford Park Primary School?
About 303 m in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hale Preparatory School: 206. Stamford Park Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hale Preparatory School and Stamford Park Primary School rank in North West?
Hale Preparatory School is unranked and Stamford Park Primary School is 202nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).