Castle Primary School vs Knypersley First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 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
Knypersley First School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
312 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Knypersley First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,690 | #808 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12957 of 15,697 | #8039 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 94 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.castleprimary.co.uk | www.knypersley.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knypersley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 26.2).
- •Knypersley First School is the larger school with 312 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 Knypersley First School?
On the Success Index (England), Knypersley First School ranks higher (49.8 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 Knypersley First School?
About 2.3 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. Knypersley First School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Knypersley First School rank in West Midlands?
Castle Primary School is 1369th of 1,690 and Knypersley First School is 808th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).