Castle Primary School vs Thursfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Thursfield Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
315 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thursfield Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1369 of 1,690 | #235 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12957 of 15,697 | #2553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 94 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 30% |
| 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.thursfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thursfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 26.2).
- •Thursfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Thursfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 0%).
- •Thursfield Primary School is the larger school with 315 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Primary School better than Thursfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thursfield Primary School ranks higher (77.6 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 Thursfield Primary School?
About 1.4 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. Thursfield Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Thursfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Castle Primary School is 1369th of 1,690 and Thursfield Primary School is 235th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).