Dove Bank Primary School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 524 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dove Bank Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
225 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
Kidsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Dove Bank Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy Kidsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1215 of 1,690 | #876 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11717 of 15,697 | #8779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Kidsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/ | stjohnsnewman.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 32.6).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Dove Bank Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 190.
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 Dove Bank Primary School better than St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 32.6 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 Dove Bank Primary School and St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Kidsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dove Bank Primary School: 225. St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dove Bank Primary School and St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dove Bank Primary School is 1215th of 1,690 and St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy is 876th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).