Prestolee Primary School vs St Stephen's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prestolee Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Prestolee Primary School Manchester, North West | St Stephen's CofE Primary School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 2,286 | #1688 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2457 of 15,697 | #12663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 231 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| 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 | Manchester | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.prestolee.bolton.sch.uk/ | www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prestolee Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 27.8).
- •Prestolee Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 53%).
- •Prestolee Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Prestolee Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 183.
- •Prestolee Primary School is a academy school while St Stephen's CofE 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 Prestolee Primary School better than St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prestolee Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 27.8 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 Prestolee Primary School and St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prestolee Primary School: 231. St Stephen's CofE Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prestolee Primary School and St Stephen's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Prestolee Primary School is 294th of 2,286 and St Stephen's CofE Primary School is 1688th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).