St John's Church of England Primary School vs St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 643 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
355 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West | St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #260 of 2,286 | #263 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2021 of 15,697 | #2055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-johns.stockport.sch.uk | stwinifredsrcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (80.9 vs 80.7).
- •St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 203.
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 St John's Church of England Primary School better than St Winifred's RC 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 St John's Church of England Primary School and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Primary School: 203. St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 260th of 2,286 and St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 263rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).