Rayner Stephens High School vs St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 671 m 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
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Dukinfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
| Measure | Rayner Stephens High School Dukinfield, North West | St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Dukinfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #457 of 536 | #277 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3693 of 4,090 | #2212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 635 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 635 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dukinfield | Dukinfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.raynerstephens.org.uk/ | www.st-johns-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 17.7).
- •Rayner Stephens High School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 325.
- •Rayner Stephens High School is a academy school while St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield 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 Rayner Stephens High School better than St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield ranks higher (79.6 vs 17.7 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 St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Dukinfield and Dukinfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rayner Stephens High School: 635. St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rayner Stephens High School and St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield rank in North West?
Rayner Stephens High School is 457th of 536 and St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is 277th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).