Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School vs St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Filumena's Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #270 of 1,690 | #27 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3005 of 15,697 | #303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 96% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 21% |
| 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.forsbrookprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-filumenas.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Filumena's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 74.9).
- •St Filumena's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 74%).
- •St Filumena's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
- •Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 187.
- •Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School better than St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Filumena's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (95.3 vs 74.9 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 Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School and St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School: 211. St Filumena's Catholic Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School and St Filumena's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is 270th of 1,690 and St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is 27th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).