Abbey Hulton Primary School vs St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 59 km 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
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Oldbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Abbey Hulton Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1654 of 1,690 | #538 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15484 of 15,697 | #5526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyhultonprimary.org.uk/ | www.st-francisxavier.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 7.0).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 40%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
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 St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.6 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 St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Hulton Primary School: 188. St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Hulton Primary School and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Hulton Primary School is 1654th of 1,690 and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is 538th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).