Barlaston CofE (VC) First School vs Oulton CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.2 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
Oulton CofE First School
Stone · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
77 students
| Measure | Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Oulton CofE First School Stone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,690 | #38 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1123 of 15,697 | #400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 113 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Stone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barlaston.staffs.sch.uk | www.oulton.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oulton CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 87.3).
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 77.
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is a local authority school while Oulton CofE First School 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 Oulton CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), Oulton CofE First School ranks higher (94.0 vs 87.3 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 Oulton CofE First School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School: 113. Oulton CofE First School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and Oulton CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is 92nd of 1,690 and Oulton CofE First School is 38th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).