Carmountside Primary Academy vs Hillside 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.
Carmountside Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
Hillside Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Carmountside Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Hillside Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1615 of 1,690 | #197 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15205 of 15,697 | #2206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.carmountsideprimary.org.uk/ | www.hillsideprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 10.5).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 32%).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Hillside Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 196.
- •Carmountside Primary Academy is a academy school while Hillside Primary School is a local authority 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 Carmountside Primary Academy better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 10.5 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 Carmountside Primary Academy and Hillside Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carmountside Primary Academy: 196. Hillside Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carmountside Primary Academy and Hillside Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Carmountside Primary Academy is 1615th of 1,690 and Hillside Primary School is 197th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).