Priestnall School vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 695 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
Stella Maris School
Stockport · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
| Measure | Priestnall School Stockport, North West | Stella Maris School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #56 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #575 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,312 | 25 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,312 | 25 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 35.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stellamarisschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Priestnall School is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 25.
- •Priestnall School is a academy school while Stella Maris School is a independent 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 Stella Maris 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 Stella Maris School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestnall School: 1,312. Stella Maris School: 25. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestnall School and Stella Maris School rank in North West?
Priestnall School is 56th of 536 and Stella Maris School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).