Alexandra Junior School vs Sandon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Junior School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
207 students
Sandon Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
492 students
| Measure | Alexandra Junior School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Sandon Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,690 | #1401 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13511 of 15,697 | #13262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 207 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 492 |
| Free school meals | 62.3% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alexandra-jun.stoke.sch.uk/ | www.sandonprimaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Sandon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 23.1).
- •Sandon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 43%).
- •Alexandra Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Sandon Primary Academy is the larger school with 492 students compared with 207.
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 Alexandra Junior School better than Sandon Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandon Primary Academy ranks higher (24.6 vs 23.1 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 Alexandra Junior School and Sandon Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alexandra Junior School: 207. Sandon Primary Academy: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alexandra Junior School and Sandon Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Alexandra Junior School is 1430th of 1,690 and Sandon Primary Academy is 1401st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).