Anson CofE Primary School vs Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anson CofE Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Stafford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Anson CofE Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #163 of 1,690 | #44 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1938 of 15,697 | #507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 98 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 23% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.anson.staffs.sch.uk | www.berkswichceprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 81.4).
- •Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 73%).
- •Anson CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 23%).
- •Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 98.
- •Anson CofE Primary School is a academy school while Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary 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 Anson CofE Primary School better than Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (92.8 vs 81.4 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 Anson CofE Primary School and Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anson CofE Primary School: 98. Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anson CofE Primary School and Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Anson CofE Primary School is 163rd of 1,690 and Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School is 44th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).