Clayton Hall Academy vs St John's CofE (A) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Hall Academy
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
828 students
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
| Measure | Clayton Hall Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands | St John's CofE (A) Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 493 | #1139 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1637 of 4,090 | #11027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 828 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 828 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.claytonhallacademy.org/ | www.stjohns.stoke.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clayton Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 36.1).
- •Clayton Hall Academy is the larger school with 828 students compared with 270.
- •Clayton Hall Academy is a academy school while St John's CofE (A) Primary 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 Clayton Hall Academy better than St John's CofE (A) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clayton Hall Academy ranks higher (56.7 vs 36.1 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 Clayton Hall Academy and St John's CofE (A) Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton Hall Academy: 828. St John's CofE (A) Primary School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton Hall Academy and St John's CofE (A) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Clayton Hall Academy is 143rd of 493 and St John's CofE (A) Primary School is 1139th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).