Great Wood Community Primary School vs Painsley Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Wood Community Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Painsley Catholic College
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,340 students
| Measure | Great Wood Community Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Painsley Catholic College Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 86 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #165 of 1,690 | #30 of 493 |
| National rank | #1980 of 15,697 | #418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 101 | 1,340 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 1,340 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.tmpf.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.painsley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Painsley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 81.1).
- •Painsley Catholic College is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 101.
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 Great Wood Community Primary School better than Painsley Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Painsley Catholic College ranks higher (85.6 vs 81.1 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 Great Wood Community Primary School and Painsley Catholic College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Wood Community Primary School: 101. Painsley Catholic College: 1,340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Wood Community Primary School and Painsley Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Great Wood Community Primary School is 165th of 1,690 and Painsley Catholic College is 30th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).