Bishops Castle Primary School vs Star Academy, Sandyford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Castle Primary School
Bishops Castle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
Star Academy, Sandyford
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Bishops Castle Primary School Bishops Castle, West Midlands | Star Academy, Sandyford Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1353 of 1,690 | #1562 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12847 of 15,697 | #14783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Bishops Castle | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopscastle-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.staracademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishops Castle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 14.3).
- •Bishops Castle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Bishops Castle Primary School better than Star Academy, Sandyford?
On the Success Index (England), Bishops Castle Primary School ranks higher (26.8 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 Bishops Castle Primary School and Star Academy, Sandyford?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Bishops Castle and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Castle Primary School: 128. Star Academy, Sandyford: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Castle Primary School and Star Academy, Sandyford rank in West Midlands?
Bishops Castle Primary School is 1353rd of 1,690 and Star Academy, Sandyford is 1562nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).