Lark Hill Primary School vs St Philip's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lark Hill Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Lark Hill Primary School Stockport, North West | St Philip's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2152 of 2,286 | #2154 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15147 of 15,697 | #15153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.larkhill-pri.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.st-philips.manchester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (11.0 vs 11.0).
- •Lark Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 41%).
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 Lark Hill Primary School better than St Philip's Church of England 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 Lark Hill Primary School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lark Hill Primary School: 173. St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lark Hill Primary School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Lark Hill Primary School is 2152nd of 2,286 and St Philip's Church of England Primary School is 2154th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).