Discovery Academy vs Sandford Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Sandford Hill Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Sandford Hill Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 493 | #778 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3687 of 4,090 | #7733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,435 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,435 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/ | www.sandfordhill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandford Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 17.8).
- •Discovery Academy is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 430.
- •Discovery Academy is a academy school while Sandford Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 Discovery Academy better than Sandford Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandford Hill Primary School ranks higher (51.1 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 Sandford Hill Primary School?
About 1.3 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. Sandford Hill Primary School: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Discovery Academy and Sandford Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Discovery Academy is 429th of 493 and Sandford Hill Primary School is 778th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).