Christ Church Academy vs Walton Priory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Academy
Stone · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
540 students
Walton Priory Middle School
Stone · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
542 students
| Measure | Christ Church Academy Stone, West Midlands | Walton Priory Middle School Stone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 493 | #230 of 493 |
| National rank | #2011 of 4,090 | #2288 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 540 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 540 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Stone | Stone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchacademy.co.uk | www.waltonpriory.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 43.8).
- •Christ Church Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •Walton Priory Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 540.
- •Christ Church Academy is a academy school while Walton Priory Middle School is a local authority 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 Christ Church Academy better than Walton Priory Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Academy ranks higher (49.1 vs 43.8 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 Christ Church Academy and Walton Priory Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stone and Stone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Academy: 540. Walton Priory Middle School: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Academy and Walton Priory Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church Academy is 187th of 493 and Walton Priory Middle School is 230th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).