Great Wood Community Primary School vs The Cheadle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 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
The Cheadle Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
380 students
| Measure | Great Wood Community Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Cheadle Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 1,690 | #314 of 493 |
| National rank | #1980 of 15,697 | #2829 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 101 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 38% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.tmpf.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.thecheadleacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Wood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 32.6).
- •The Cheadle Academy is the larger school with 380 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 The Cheadle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Wood Community Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 32.6 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 The Cheadle Academy?
About 3.3 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. The Cheadle Academy: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Wood Community Primary School and The Cheadle Academy rank in West Midlands?
Great Wood Community Primary School is 165th of 1,690 and The Cheadle Academy is 314th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).