Forest Park Primary School vs St Peter's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 516 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
St Peter's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Forest Park Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Peter's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1337 of 1,690 | #1330 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12723 of 15,697 | #12662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 67.9% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.forestpark.org.uk | www.stpetersnewman.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.4 vs 27.8).
- •Forest Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 53%).
- •St Peter's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Forest Park Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 238.
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 Forest Park Primary School better than St Peter's Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Park Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Academy?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Park Primary School: 457. St Peter's Catholic Academy: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Park Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Forest Park Primary School is 1337th of 1,690 and St Peter's Catholic Academy is 1330th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).