Mersey Vale Primary School vs Priestnall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mersey Vale Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
Priestnall School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,312 students
| Measure | Mersey Vale Primary School Stockport, North West | Priestnall School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1361 of 2,286 | #56 of 536 |
| National rank | #10642 of 15,697 | #575 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 158 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.priestnallschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priestnall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 37.8).
- •Priestnall School is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 158.
- •Mersey Vale Primary School is a local authority school while Priestnall 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 Mersey Vale Primary School better than Priestnall School?
On the Success Index (England), Priestnall School ranks higher (81.1 vs 37.8 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 Mersey Vale Primary School and Priestnall School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersey Vale Primary School: 158. Priestnall School: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersey Vale Primary School and Priestnall School rank in North West?
Mersey Vale Primary School is 1361st of 2,286 and Priestnall School is 56th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).