Burton Manor Primary School vs Silkmore Primary Academy
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
Silkmore Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
| Measure | Burton Manor Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Silkmore Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1240 of 1,690 | #587 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11923 of 15,697 | #6056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 273 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.silkmoreacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Silkmore Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 31.5).
- •Silkmore Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 62%).
- •Silkmore Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Burton Manor Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 252.
- •Burton Manor Primary School is a local authority school while Silkmore Primary 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 Burton Manor Primary School better than Silkmore Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Silkmore Primary Academy ranks higher (59.0 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 Silkmore Primary Academy?
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. Silkmore Primary Academy: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Manor Primary School and Silkmore Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Burton Manor Primary School is 1240th of 1,690 and Silkmore Primary Academy is 587th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).