Ash Green Primary Academy vs Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Green Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
113 students
| Measure | Ash Green Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #531 of 1,690 | #92 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5445 of 15,697 | #1123 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 460 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 75.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.ashgreenprimary.co.uk/ | www.barlaston.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 61.9).
- •Ash Green Primary Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 113.
- •Ash Green Primary Academy is a academy school while Barlaston CofE (VC) First 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 Ash Green Primary Academy better than Barlaston CofE (VC) First School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlaston CofE (VC) First School ranks higher (87.3 vs 61.9 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 Ash Green Primary Academy and Barlaston CofE (VC) First School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Green Primary Academy: 460. Barlaston CofE (VC) First School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Green Primary Academy and Barlaston CofE (VC) First School rank in West Midlands?
Ash Green Primary Academy is 531st of 1,690 and Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is 92nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).