Lark Hill Primary School vs Stockport Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 669 m 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
Stockport Academy
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students
| Measure | Lark Hill Primary School Stockport, North West | Stockport Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2152 of 2,286 | #224 of 536 |
| National rank | #15147 of 15,697 | #1941 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 173 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.larkhill-pri.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.stockport-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Stockport Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 11.0).
- •Stockport Academy is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 173.
- •Lark Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Stockport Academy 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 Lark Hill Primary School better than Stockport Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Stockport Academy ranks higher (50.6 vs 11.0 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 Lark Hill Primary School and Stockport Academy?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lark Hill Primary School: 173. Stockport Academy: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lark Hill Primary School and Stockport Academy rank in North West?
Lark Hill Primary School is 2152nd of 2,286 and Stockport Academy is 224th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).