Anson CofE Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 234 m 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
St John's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
| Measure | Anson CofE Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | St John's Catholic Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #1938 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 98 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 51.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 9% |
| 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.st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Anson CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 63.7).
- •Anson CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 9%).
- •Anson CofE Primary School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 54.
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 St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Anson CofE Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 63.7 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 St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anson CofE Primary School: 98. St John's Catholic Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anson CofE Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Anson CofE Primary School is 163rd of 1,690 and St John's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).