Castle Primary School vs Kidsgrove Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
94 students
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
394 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Kidsgrove Secondary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,690 | #355 of 493 |
| National rank | #12957 of 15,697 | #3098 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 94 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 47.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 15% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castleprimary.co.uk | kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kidsgrove Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 26.2).
- •Kidsgrove Secondary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 94.
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 Castle Primary School better than Kidsgrove Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kidsgrove Secondary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 26.2 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 Castle Primary School and Kidsgrove Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 94. Kidsgrove Secondary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Kidsgrove Secondary School rank in West Midlands?
Castle Primary School is 1369th of 1,690 and Kidsgrove Secondary School is 355th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).