Penarth Group School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 665 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penarth Group School
Cheshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
18 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
| Measure | Penarth Group School Cheshire, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #944 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 18 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 180 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| 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 | Cheshire | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penarthgroupschool.co.uk | www.st-marys-reddish.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 18.
- •Penarth Group School is a independent school while St Mary's Church of England 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 Penarth Group School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 Penarth Group School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Cheshire and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penarth Group School: 18. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penarth Group School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Penarth Group School is unranked and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 944th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).