Ark Tindal Primary Academy vs Sutherland Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Sutherland Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Ark Tindal Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Sutherland Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 1,690 | #1088 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5207 of 15,697 | #10598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arktindalprimary.org/ | www.sutherlandprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 38.0).
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Ark Tindal Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
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 Ark Tindal Primary Academy better than Sutherland Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Tindal Primary Academy ranks higher (63.1 vs 38.0 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 Ark Tindal Primary Academy and Sutherland Primary Academy?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Tindal Primary Academy: 450. Sutherland Primary Academy: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Tindal Primary Academy and Sutherland Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ark Tindal Primary Academy is 501st of 1,690 and Sutherland Primary Academy is 1088th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).