Harrytown Catholic High School vs Marple Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrytown Catholic High School
Stockport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
792 students
Marple Hall School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,590 students
| Measure | Harrytown Catholic High School Stockport, North West | Marple Hall School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #322 of 536 | #33 of 536 |
| National rank | #2759 of 4,090 | #324 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 792 | 1,590 |
| Pupils on roll | 792 | 1,590 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harrytownschool.org | www.marplehall.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marple Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 33.7).
- •Marple Hall School is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 792.
- •Harrytown Catholic High School is a local authority school while Marple Hall School is a academy 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 Harrytown Catholic High School better than Marple Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Marple Hall School ranks higher (88.0 vs 33.7 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 Harrytown Catholic High School and Marple Hall School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrytown Catholic High School: 792. Marple Hall School: 1,590. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrytown Catholic High School and Marple Hall School rank in North West?
Harrytown Catholic High School is 322nd of 536 and Marple Hall School is 33rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).