Castlechurch Primary School vs Stafford Grammar School
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.
Castlechurch Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
Stafford Grammar School
Staffordshire · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
375 students
| Measure | Castlechurch Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | Stafford Grammar School Staffordshire, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #535 of 1,690 | #20 of 493 |
| National rank | #5473 of 15,697 | #333 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 285 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 81.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Stafford | Staffordshire |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlechurchprimary.co.uk | www.staffordgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Stafford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 61.8).
- •Stafford Grammar School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 285.
- •Castlechurch Primary School is a academy school while Stafford Grammar School 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 Castlechurch Primary School better than Stafford Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Stafford Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 61.8 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 Castlechurch Primary School and Stafford Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Staffordshire in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlechurch Primary School: 285. Stafford Grammar School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlechurch Primary School and Stafford Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
Castlechurch Primary School is 535th of 1,690 and Stafford Grammar School is 20th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).