Mersey Vale Primary School vs St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 466 m 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
St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
355 students
| Measure | Mersey Vale Primary School Stockport, North West | St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1361 of 2,286 | #263 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10642 of 15,697 | #2055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 158 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merseyvale.stockport.sch.uk/ | stwinifredsrcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 37.8).
- •St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 158.
- •Mersey Vale Primary School is a local authority school while St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Mersey Vale Primary School better than St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (80.7 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 St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersey Vale Primary School: 158. St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersey Vale Primary School and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Mersey Vale Primary School is 1361st of 2,286 and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 263rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).