Outwood Primary School vs St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilmslow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Outwood Primary School Cheadle, North West | St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 2,286 | #1242 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10855 of 15,697 | #9702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Cheadle | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.outwood.stockport.sch.uk | stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 36.8).
- •Outwood Primary School is a local authority school while St. Benedict's Catholic 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 Outwood Primary School better than St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (42.1 vs 36.8 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 Outwood Primary School and St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cheadle and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Primary School: 202. St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Primary School and St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Outwood Primary School is 1390th of 2,286 and St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1242nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).