Doxey Academy vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doxey Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
Parkside Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
399 students
| Measure | Doxey Academy Stafford, West Midlands | Parkside Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #969 of 1,690 | #111 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9473 of 15,697 | #1361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 126.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.parkside-staffs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 43.1).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 74%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Parkside Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 201.
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 Doxey Academy better than Parkside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 43.1 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 Doxey Academy and Parkside Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doxey Academy: 201. Parkside Primary School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doxey Academy and Parkside Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Doxey Academy is 969th of 1,690 and Parkside Primary School is 111th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).