Abbey Hulton Primary School vs Birches Head Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 952 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Hulton Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Birches Head Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
925 students
| Measure | Abbey Hulton Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Birches Head Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1654 of 1,690 | #452 of 493 |
| National rank | #15484 of 15,697 | #3840 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 188 | 925 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 925 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyhultonprimary.org.uk/ | www.bircheshead.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birches Head Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.9 vs 7.0).
- •Birches Head Academy is the larger school with 925 students compared with 188.
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 Abbey Hulton Primary School better than Birches Head Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birches Head Academy ranks higher (13.9 vs 7.0 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 Abbey Hulton Primary School and Birches Head Academy?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Hulton Primary School: 188. Birches Head Academy: 925. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Hulton Primary School and Birches Head Academy rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Hulton Primary School is 1654th of 1,690 and Birches Head Academy is 452nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).