Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Star Academy, Sandyford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
Star Academy, Sandyford
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Star Academy, Sandyford Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #757 of 1,690 | #1562 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7545 of 15,697 | #14783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 127 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Shrewsbury | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bictonschool.org.uk/ | www.staracademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 14.3).
- •Star Academy, Sandyford is the larger school with 128 students compared with 127.
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 Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Star Academy, Sandyford?
On the Success Index (England), Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.0 vs 14.3 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 Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Star Academy, Sandyford?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 127. Star Academy, Sandyford: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Star Academy, Sandyford rank in West Midlands?
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 757th of 1,690 and Star Academy, Sandyford is 1562nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).