Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams vs Discovery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
295 students
Discovery Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,435 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Discovery Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #424 of 493 | #429 of 493 |
| National rank | #3623 of 4,090 | #3687 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 295 | 1,435 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 1,435 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 25.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.florencemacwilliams.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.9 vs 17.8).
- •Discovery Academy is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 295.
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 Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams better than Discovery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.8 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 Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams and Discovery Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams: 295. Discovery Academy: 1,435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams and Discovery Academy rank in West Midlands?
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is 424th of 493 and Discovery Academy is 429th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).