Cheadle Primary School vs St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheadle Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Cheadle Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1506 of 1,690 | #17 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14327 of 15,697 | #200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 312 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 29% |
| 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.cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-thomas-tean.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 17.7).
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 46%).
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 0%).
- •Cheadle Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 212.
- •Cheadle Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Cheadle Primary School better than St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.5 vs 17.7 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 Cheadle Primary School and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheadle Primary School: 312. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheadle Primary School and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cheadle Primary School is 1506th of 1,690 and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is 17th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).