St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge vs Stalyhill Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
Stalyhill Infant School
Stalybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
141 students
| Measure | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Stalybridge, North West | Stalyhill Infant School Stalybridge, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #749 of 2,286 | #213 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6259 of 15,697 | #1608 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 190 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.5% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Stalybridge | Stalybridge |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-paulsstalybridge.co.uk/ | www.stalyhill-inf.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stalyhill Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 58.1).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is the larger school with 190 students compared with 141.
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is a academy school while Stalyhill Infant School 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge better than Stalyhill Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Stalyhill Infant School ranks higher (83.7 vs 58.1 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 Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge and Stalyhill Infant School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Stalybridge in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge: 190. Stalyhill Infant School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge and Stalyhill Infant School rank in North West?
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge is 749th of 2,286 and Stalyhill Infant School is 213th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).