Lower Park School vs Parkside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 111 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Park School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
Parkside Academy
BARROW-in-FURNESS · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
272 students
| Measure | Lower Park School Stockport, North West | Parkside Academy BARROW-in-FURNESS, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 2,286 | #847 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #137 of 15,697 | #7018 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | BARROW-in-FURNESS |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lowerpark.ht.school/ | www.parkside-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lower Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 54.4).
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 Lower Park School better than Parkside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Park School ranks higher (97.4 vs 54.4 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 Lower Park School and Parkside Academy?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Stockport and BARROW-in-FURNESS in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lower Park School: 272. Parkside Academy: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lower Park School and Parkside Academy rank in North West?
Lower Park School is 17th of 2,286 and Parkside Academy is 847th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).