Barlaston CofE (VC) First School vs St Matthews Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.4 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
St Matthews Church of England Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
68 students
| Measure | Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Matthews Church of England Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 1,690 | #1087 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1123 of 15,697 | #10597 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 113 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.barlaston.staffs.sch.uk | www.stmatthews.stoke.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 38.0).
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 68.
- •Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is a local authority school while St Matthews Church of England 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 St Matthews Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barlaston CofE (VC) First School ranks higher (87.3 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 Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and St Matthews Church of England Academy?
About 3.4 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. St Matthews Church of England Academy: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlaston CofE (VC) First School and St Matthews Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is 92nd of 1,690 and St Matthews Church of England Academy is 1087th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).