Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy vs Waterside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 353 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Waterside Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Waterside Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1555 of 1,690 | #891 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14743 of 15,697 | #8892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 455 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 131.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hanleystlukes.com | www.waterside.stoke.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waterside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 14.6).
- •Waterside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 41%).
- •Waterside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Waterside Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 455.
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 Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy better than Waterside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterside Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 14.6 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 Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy and Waterside Primary School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy: 455. Waterside Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy and Waterside Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy is 1555th of 1,690 and Waterside Primary School is 891st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).