Discovery Academy vs Moorside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,435 students
Moorside High School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
766 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Moorside High School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 493 | #147 of 493 |
| National rank | #3687 of 4,090 | #1665 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,435 | 766 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,435 | 766 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | 68.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/ | www.moorside.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moorside High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 17.8).
- •Discovery Academy is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 766.
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 Discovery Academy better than Moorside High School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorside High School ranks higher (56.2 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 Discovery Academy and Moorside High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Discovery Academy: 1,435. Moorside High School: 766. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Discovery Academy and Moorside High School rank in West Midlands?
Discovery Academy is 429th of 493 and Moorside High School is 147th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).