Doxey Academy vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Doxey Academy Stafford, West Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 1,690 | #448 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9473 of 15,697 | #4718 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.st-patricksstafford.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 43.1).
- •Doxey Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 73%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 213 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.8 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doxey Academy: 201. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doxey Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Doxey Academy is 969th of 1,690 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 448th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).