Poynton High School vs Vernon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 480 m 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
Vernon Primary School
Poynton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
| Measure | Poynton High School Stockport, North West | Vernon Primary School Poynton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #79 of 536 | #182 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #726 of 4,090 | #1396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,467 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,467 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Poynton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.poyntonhigh.org.uk | www.vernonprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Vernon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 76.7).
- •Poynton High School is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 394.
- •Poynton High School is a academy school while Vernon 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 Poynton High School better than Vernon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Vernon Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 76.7 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 Vernon Primary School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Poynton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poynton High School: 1,467. Vernon Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poynton High School and Vernon Primary School rank in North West?
Poynton High School is 79th of 536 and Vernon Primary School is 182nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).