Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy vs Castlechurch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
287 students
Castlechurch Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands | Castlechurch Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 1,690 | #535 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2501 of 15,697 | #5473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 287 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 62% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 9% |
| 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.lonsdale.staffs.sch.uk | www.castlechurchprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 61.8).
- •Castlechurch Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 72%).
- •Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 9%).
- •Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 287 students compared with 285.
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 Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy better than Castlechurch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (77.8 vs 61.8 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 Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy and Castlechurch Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy: 287. Castlechurch Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy and Castlechurch Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is 227th of 1,690 and Castlechurch Primary School is 535th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).