St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs West Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stalybridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
West Hill School
Stalybridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
852 students
| Measure | St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stalybridge, North West | West Hill School Stalybridge, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #644 of 2,286 | #279 of 536 |
| National rank | #5435 of 15,697 | #2341 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 232 | 852 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 852 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stalybridge | Stalybridge |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stpetersstalybridge.co.uk/ | www.westhillschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 42.3).
- •West Hill School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 232.
- •St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is co-educational and West Hill School is boys.
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. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than West Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (62.0 vs 42.3 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. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and West Hill School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Stalybridge in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 232. West Hill School: 852. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and West Hill School rank in North West?
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 644th of 2,286 and West Hill School is 279th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).