Rayner Stephens High School vs St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 376 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. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dukinfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Rayner Stephens High School Dukinfield, North West | St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Dukinfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 536 | #1963 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3693 of 4,090 | #14250 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 635 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 635 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stmarysprimarydukinfield.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Rayner Stephens High School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 212.
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. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
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 Rayner Stephens High School and St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 376 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. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rayner Stephens High School and St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Rayner Stephens High School is 457th of 536 and St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1963rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).