Co-op Academy Friarswood vs Harpfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Harpfield Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Friarswood Newcastle, West Midlands | Harpfield Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,690 | #874 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #615 of 15,697 | #8773 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk | www.harpfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 46.5).
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 67%).
- •Co-op Academy Friarswood does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Harpfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 226 students compared with 214.
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 Friarswood better than Harpfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Friarswood ranks higher (91.7 vs 46.5 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 Co-op Academy Friarswood and Harpfield Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Friarswood: 214. Harpfield Primary Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Friarswood and Harpfield Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Co-op Academy Friarswood is 54th of 1,690 and Harpfield Primary Academy is 874th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).