Gladstone Primary Academy vs St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Gladstone Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1113 of 1,690 | #1536 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10829 of 15,697 | #14580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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.gladstone.stoke.sch.uk | www.stpaulsprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 15.9).
- •Gladstone Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 36%).
- •Gladstone Primary Academy is the larger school with 457 students compared with 239.
- •Gladstone Primary Academy is a academy school while St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is a local authority 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 Gladstone Primary Academy better than St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gladstone Primary Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 15.9 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 Gladstone Primary Academy and St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gladstone Primary Academy: 457. St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gladstone Primary Academy and St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Gladstone Primary Academy is 1113th of 1,690 and St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is 1536th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).