Rayner Stephens High School vs Sir William Stanier School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rayner Stephens High School
Dukinfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
635 students
Sir William Stanier School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
633 students
| Measure | Rayner Stephens High School Dukinfield, North West | Sir William Stanier School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 536 | #512 of 536 |
| National rank | #3693 of 4,090 | #3946 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 635 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 635 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 60.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 28.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 11% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.5% | 26.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | 2.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dukinfield | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.raynerstephens.org.uk/ | www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rayner Stephens High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.7 vs 10.4).
- •Rayner Stephens High School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 633.
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 Rayner Stephens High School better than Sir William Stanier School?
On the Success Index (England), Rayner Stephens High School ranks higher (17.7 vs 10.4 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 Rayner Stephens High School and Sir William Stanier School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Dukinfield and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rayner Stephens High School: 635. Sir William Stanier School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rayner Stephens High School and Sir William Stanier School rank in North West?
Rayner Stephens High School is 457th of 536 and Sir William Stanier School is 512th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).