Excellence Girls Academy vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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.
Excellence Girls Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent all-through · Ages 9–16
90 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Excellence Girls Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 493 | #803 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1212 of 4,090 | #8004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 90 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 229 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.excellencegirlsacademy.co.uk | www.st-thomasaquinas.stoke.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Excellence Girls Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 50.0).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 90.
- •Excellence Girls Academy is a independent school while St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Excellence Girls Academy is girls and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Excellence Girls Academy better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Excellence Girls Academy ranks higher (65.7 vs 50.0 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 Excellence Girls Academy and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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?
Excellence Girls Academy: 90. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excellence Girls Academy and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Excellence Girls Academy is 97th of 493 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 803rd of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).