Norbury Hall Primary School vs St Simon's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norbury Hall Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
St Simon's Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Norbury Hall Primary School Stockport, North West | St Simon's Catholic Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 2,286 | #1706 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2634 of 15,697 | #12768 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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.norburyhallprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-simons.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Norbury Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 27.3).
- •Norbury Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 50%).
- •Norbury Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Norbury Hall Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 190.
- •Norbury Hall Primary School is a academy school while St Simon's Catholic 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 Norbury Hall Primary School better than St Simon's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norbury Hall Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 27.3 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 Norbury Hall Primary School and St Simon's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norbury Hall Primary School: 457. St Simon's Catholic Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norbury Hall Primary School and St Simon's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Norbury Hall Primary School is 314th of 2,286 and St Simon's Catholic Primary School is 1706th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).