Poynton High School vs Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poynton High School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students
Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,469 students
| Measure | Poynton High School Stockport, North West | Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 536 | #372 of 536 |
| National rank | #726 of 4,090 | #3054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,467 | 1,469 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,467 | 1,469 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Stockport | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.poyntonhigh.org.uk | www.newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poynton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 28.2).
- •Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 1,467.
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 Poynton High School better than Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Poynton High School ranks higher (76.7 vs 28.2 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 Poynton High School and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poynton High School: 1,467. Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poynton High School and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Poynton High School is 79th of 536 and Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 372nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).