Parrs Wood High School vs Stella Maris 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.
Parrs Wood High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,786 students
Stella Maris School
Stockport · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
| Measure | Parrs Wood High School Manchester, North West | Stella Maris School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #204 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1825 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,786 | 25 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,786 | 25 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 35.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.29 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Manchester | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | pwhs.co.uk/ | www.stellamarisschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parrs Wood High School is the larger school with 1,786 students compared with 25.
- •Parrs Wood High School is a academy school while Stella Maris School is a independent 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 Parrs Wood High School better than Stella Maris School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parrs Wood High School and Stella Maris School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parrs Wood High School: 1,786. Stella Maris School: 25. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parrs Wood High School and Stella Maris School rank in North West?
Parrs Wood High School is 204th of 536 and Stella Maris School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).