Betley CofE VC Primary School vs Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betley CofE VC Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
445 students
| Measure | Betley CofE VC Primary School Crewe, West Midlands | Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,690 | #385 of 493 |
| National rank | #8960 of 15,697 | #3267 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 100 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crewe | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.betley.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.stb.academy |
The verdict
- •Betley CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 23.8).
- •Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is the larger school with 445 students compared with 100.
- •Betley CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while Sir Thomas Boughey 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 Betley CofE VC Primary School better than Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Betley CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 23.8 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 Betley CofE VC Primary School and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Betley CofE VC Primary School: 100. Sir Thomas Boughey Academy: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Betley CofE VC Primary School and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy rank in West Midlands?
Betley CofE VC Primary School is 899th of 1,690 and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is 385th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).