Barlaston CofE (VC) First School vs Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
113 students
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,175 students
| Measure | Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,690 | #332 of 493 |
| National rank | #1123 of 15,697 | #2939 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 113 | 1,175 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 1,175 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barlaston.staffs.sch.uk | www.ormistonsirstanleymatthewsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 30.5).
- •Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 113.
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is a local authority school while Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a academy 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 Barlaston CofE (VC) First School better than Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barlaston CofE (VC) First School ranks higher (87.3 vs 30.5 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 Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School: 113. Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy: 1,175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy rank in West Midlands?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is 92nd of 1,690 and Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is 332nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).