Ball Green Primary Academy vs St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Green Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,143 students
| Measure | Ball Green Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #290 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #2647 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 1,143 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,143 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ballgreenprimary.co.uk | www.stmargaretward.co.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Ball Green Primary Academy better than St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ball Green Primary Academy and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
How do Ball Green Primary Academy and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ball Green Primary Academy is unranked and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is 290th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).