Christ Church CofE First School vs St Dominic's Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 126 m 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
St Dominic's Priory School
Stone · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
185 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE First School Stone, West Midlands | St Dominic's Priory School Stone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 1,690 | #122 of 493 |
| National rank | #5682 of 15,697 | #1448 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 120 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stone | Stone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurch-stone.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.stdominicspriory.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.8 vs 60.7).
- •St Dominic's Priory School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 120.
- •Christ Church CofE First School is a academy school while St Dominic's Priory 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 Christ Church CofE First School better than St Dominic's Priory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ Church CofE First School and St Dominic's Priory School?
About 126 m in a straight line, between Stone and Stone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE First School: 120. St Dominic's Priory School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE First School and St Dominic's Priory School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church CofE First School is 554th of 1,690 and St Dominic's Priory School is 122nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).