Priestnall School vs William Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 173 km 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
William Howard School
Brampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students
| Measure | Priestnall School Stockport, North West | William Howard School Brampton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 536 | #203 of 536 |
| National rank | #575 of 4,090 | #1817 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,312 | 1,312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,312 | 1,312 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.7% | 42.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.59 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Stockport | Brampton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.priestnallschool.org.uk/ | www.williamhoward.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Priestnall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 53.3).
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 William Howard School?
On the Success Index (England), Priestnall School ranks higher (81.1 vs 53.3 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 Priestnall School and William Howard School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Brampton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priestnall School: 1,312. William Howard School: 1,312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestnall School and William Howard School rank in North West?
Priestnall School is 56th of 536 and William Howard School is 203rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).