Great Wood Community Primary School vs The Priors School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 95 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 Priors School
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
| Measure | Great Wood Community Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Priors School Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 1,690 | #419 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1980 of 15,697 | #4487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 101 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 145.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.tmpf.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.thepriorsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Wood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 67.0).
- •The Priors School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 79%).
- •Great Wood Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •The Priors School is the larger school with 102 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 Priors School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Wood Community Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 67.0 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 Great Wood Community Primary School and The Priors School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Wood Community Primary School: 101. The Priors School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Wood Community Primary School and The Priors School rank in West Midlands?
Great Wood Community Primary School is 165th of 1,690 and The Priors School is 419th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).