Denstone College vs The Faber Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denstone College
Uttoxeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
740 students
The Faber Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
72 students
| Measure | Denstone College Uttoxeter, West Midlands | The Faber Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 493 | #613 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1847 of 4,090 | #6242 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 740 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 72 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | – |
| town | Uttoxeter | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.denstonecollege.org | www.faber.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Faber Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 52.5).
- •Denstone College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 72.
- •Denstone College is a independent school while The Faber Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Denstone College better than The Faber Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Faber Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 52.5 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 Denstone College and The Faber Catholic Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Uttoxeter and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denstone College: 740. The Faber Catholic Primary School: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denstone College and The Faber Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Denstone College is 170th of 493 and The Faber Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).