Gladstone Primary Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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 Thomas More Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,085 students
| Measure | Gladstone Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1113 of 1,690 | #298 of 493 |
| National rank | #10829 of 15,697 | #2696 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 457 | 1,085 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 1,085 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gladstone.stoke.sch.uk | www.stmca.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gladstone Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 35.0).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 457.
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 Thomas More Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gladstone Primary Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 35.0 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 Gladstone Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 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 Thomas More Catholic Academy: 1,085. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gladstone Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Gladstone Primary Academy is 1113th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic Academy is 298th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).