Gorsemoor Primary School vs St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorsemoor Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Gorsemoor Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | St Peter's CofE Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 1,690 | #1355 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7639 of 15,697 | #12861 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.stpeters-keys.com |
The verdict
- •Gorsemoor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 26.8).
- •Gorsemoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 51%).
- •Gorsemoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 384.
- •Gorsemoor Primary School is a local authority school while St Peter's CofE Primary Academy 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 Gorsemoor Primary School better than St Peter's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gorsemoor Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 26.8 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 Gorsemoor Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorsemoor Primary School: 384. St Peter's CofE Primary Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorsemoor Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Gorsemoor Primary School is 768th of 1,690 and St Peter's CofE Primary Academy is 1355th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).