Clayton Hall Academy vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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 Joseph's College
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,104 students
| Measure | Clayton Hall Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands | St Joseph's College Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #143 of 493 | #21 of 493 |
| National rank | #1637 of 4,090 | #338 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 828 | 1,104 |
| Pupils on roll | 828 | 1,104 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 62.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | 77.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 91.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 5.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.9 |
| town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.claytonhallacademy.org/ | stjosephstrentvale.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 56.7).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 828.
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 Joseph's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (87.7 vs 56.7 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 Clayton Hall Academy and St Joseph's College?
About 1.4 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 Joseph's College: 1,104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton Hall Academy and St Joseph's College rank in West Midlands?
Clayton Hall Academy is 143rd of 493 and St Joseph's College is 21st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).