Carmountside Primary Academy vs Sporting Stars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sporting Stars Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
73 students
| Measure | Carmountside Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Sporting Stars Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1615 of 1,690 | #489 of 493 |
| National rank | #15205 of 15,697 | #4057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 196 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 117.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 4.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.carmountsideprimary.org.uk/ | sportingstarsacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Carmountside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.5 vs 3.4).
- •Carmountside Primary Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 73.
- •Carmountside Primary Academy is a academy school while Sporting Stars Academy is a independent 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 Sporting Stars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carmountside Primary Academy ranks higher (10.5 vs 3.4 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 Sporting Stars Academy?
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. Sporting Stars Academy: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carmountside Primary Academy and Sporting Stars Academy rank in West Midlands?
Carmountside Primary Academy is 1615th of 1,690 and Sporting Stars Academy is 489th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).