Co-op Academy Northwood vs St Mary's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Northwood
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
179 students
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Northwood Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Academy Leek, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,690 | #187 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13960 of 15,697 | #2117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 179 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Leek |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northwood.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 20.1).
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 Northwood better than St Mary's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Academy ranks higher (80.3 vs 20.1 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 Co-op Academy Northwood and St Mary's Catholic Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Leek in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Northwood: 179. St Mary's Catholic Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Northwood and St Mary's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Co-op Academy Northwood is 1480th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Academy is 187th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).