Hopelands Preparatory School vs Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 516 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopelands Preparatory School
Stonehouse · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
82 students
Park Junior School
Stonehouse · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
135 students
| Measure | Hopelands Preparatory School Stonehouse, South West | Park Junior School Stonehouse, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1560 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #14009 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 82 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 135 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 56.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Stonehouse | Stonehouse |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hopelands.org.uk | stonehouseschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Junior School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 82.
- •Hopelands Preparatory School is a independent school while Park Junior 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 Hopelands Preparatory School better than Park Junior School?
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 Hopelands Preparatory School and Park Junior School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Stonehouse and Stonehouse in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopelands Preparatory School: 82. Park Junior School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopelands Preparatory School and Park Junior School rank in South West?
Hopelands Preparatory School is unranked and Park Junior School is 1560th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).