Pownall Hall School vs Styal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pownall Hall School
Wilmslow · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
314 students
Styal Primary School
Wilmslow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Pownall Hall School Wilmslow, North West | Styal Primary School Wilmslow, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #811 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #6770 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 314 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Wilmslow | Wilmslow |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pownallhallschool.co.uk | www.styal.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pownall Hall School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 100.
- •Pownall Hall School is a independent school while Styal 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 Pownall Hall School better than Styal 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 Pownall Hall School and Styal Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmslow and Wilmslow in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pownall Hall School: 314. Styal Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pownall Hall School and Styal Primary School rank in North West?
Pownall Hall School is unranked and Styal Primary School is 811th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).