Vernon Primary School vs Woodford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vernon Primary School
Poynton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
Woodford Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
| Measure | Vernon Primary School Poynton, North West | Woodford Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #182 of 2,286 | #1 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1396 of 15,697 | #19 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 394 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 394 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.6% | 63.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Poynton | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.vernonprimaryschool.com | www.woodfordprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 85.3).
- •Vernon Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 149.
- •Vernon Primary School is a local authority school while Woodford Primary School 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 Vernon Primary School better than Woodford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodford Primary School ranks higher (99.5 vs 85.3 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 Vernon Primary School and Woodford Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Poynton and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Vernon Primary School: 394. Woodford Primary School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Vernon Primary School and Woodford Primary School rank in North West?
Vernon Primary School is 182nd of 2,286 and Woodford Primary School is 1st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).