Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School vs Stainton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 166 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
Stainton CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Chester, North West | Stainton CofE Primary School Penrith, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 2,286 | #1451 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4211 of 15,697 | #11209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 112 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Penrith |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saightoncofeprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stainton.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 35.2).
- •Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School better than Stainton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School ranks higher (68.3 vs 35.2 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 Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School and Stainton CofE Primary School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Chester and Penrith in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School: 112. Stainton CofE Primary School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School and Stainton CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is 495th of 2,286 and Stainton CofE Primary School is 1451st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).