Haywood Academy vs Smallthorne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haywood Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,080 students
Smallthorne Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Haywood Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Smallthorne Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 493 | #809 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3816 of 4,090 | #8043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,080 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | clt.haywood.coop/ | clt.smallthorne.coop |
The verdict
- •Smallthorne Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 14.7).
- •Haywood Academy is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 241.
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 Haywood Academy better than Smallthorne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Smallthorne Primary Academy ranks higher (49.8 vs 14.7 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 Haywood Academy and Smallthorne Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haywood Academy: 1,080. Smallthorne Primary Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haywood Academy and Smallthorne Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Haywood Academy is 446th of 493 and Smallthorne Primary Academy is 809th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).