Lower Park School vs Vernon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Vernon Primary School
Poynton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
| Measure | Lower Park School Stockport, North West | Vernon Primary School Poynton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #17 of 2,286 | #182 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #137 of 15,697 | #1396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 272 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Poynton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lowerpark.ht.school/ | www.vernonprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Lower Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 85.3).
- •Vernon Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 272.
- •Lower Park School is a academy school while Vernon 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 Lower Park School better than Vernon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Park School ranks higher (97.4 vs 85.3 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 Vernon Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Poynton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lower Park School: 272. Vernon Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lower Park School and Vernon Primary School rank in North West?
Lower Park School is 17th of 2,286 and Vernon Primary School is 182nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).