Barnfields Primary School vs Silkmore Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnfields Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students
Silkmore Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
| Measure | Barnfields Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Silkmore Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,690 | #587 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3389 of 15,697 | #6056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 399 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.barnfields.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.silkmoreacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 59.0).
- •Silkmore Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •Barnfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Barnfields Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 252.
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 Barnfields Primary School better than Silkmore Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnfields Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 59.0 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 Barnfields Primary School and Silkmore Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnfields Primary School: 399. Silkmore Primary Academy: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnfields Primary School and Silkmore Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Barnfields Primary School is 314th of 1,690 and Silkmore Primary Academy is 587th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).