Priestnall School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 536 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priestnall School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,312 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
| Measure | Priestnall School Stockport, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 536 | #260 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #575 of 4,090 | #2021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,312 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,312 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.priestnallschool.org.uk/ | www.st-johns.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (81.1 vs 80.9).
- •Priestnall School is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 203.
- •Priestnall School is a academy school while St John'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 Priestnall School better than St John'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 Priestnall School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 536 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestnall School: 1,312. St John's Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestnall School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Priestnall School is 56th of 536 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 260th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).