Burton Manor Primary School vs Castlechurch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Manor Primary School
Stafford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
Castlechurch Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Burton Manor Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Castlechurch Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1240 of 1,690 | #535 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11923 of 15,697 | #5473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 273 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 62% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.burtonmanor.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.castlechurchprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castlechurch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 31.5).
- •Castlechurch Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 62%).
- •Castlechurch Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Castlechurch Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 273.
- •Burton Manor Primary School is a local authority school while Castlechurch Primary School 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 Burton Manor Primary School better than Castlechurch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlechurch Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 31.5 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 Burton Manor Primary School and Castlechurch Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Manor Primary School: 273. Castlechurch Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Manor Primary School and Castlechurch Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Burton Manor Primary School is 1240th of 1,690 and Castlechurch Primary School is 535th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).