St George's CofE Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's CofE Primary School
Ashton-Under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
110 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
110 students
| Measure | St George's CofE Primary School Ashton-Under-Lyne, North West | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1737 of 2,286 | #988 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12948 of 15,697 | #7980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 110 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 62.9% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Ashton-Under-Lyne | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-georges-mossley.tameside.sch.uk | www.stpauls.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 26.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •St George's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% 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 St George's CofE Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 26.3 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 St George's CofE Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Ashton-Under-Lyne and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St George's CofE Primary School: 110. St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St George's CofE Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St George's CofE Primary School is 1737th of 2,286 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 988th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).