Christ Church CofE First School vs Pirehill First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE First School
Stone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
120 students
Pirehill First School
Stone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
245 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE First School Stone, West Midlands | Pirehill First School Stone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 1,690 | #723 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5682 of 15,697 | #7216 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 120 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.christchurch-stone.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.pirehill.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 53.5).
- •Pirehill First School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 120.
- •Christ Church CofE First School is a academy school while Pirehill First 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 CofE First School better than Pirehill First School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church CofE First School ranks higher (60.8 vs 53.5 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 CofE First School and Pirehill First School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stone and Stone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE First School: 120. Pirehill First School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE First School and Pirehill First School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church CofE First School is 554th of 1,690 and Pirehill First School is 723rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).