Haywood Academy vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Haywood Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #446 of 493 | #1386 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3816 of 4,090 | #13128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,080 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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/ | www.stwilfridsnewman.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.3 vs 14.7).
- •Haywood Academy is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 343.
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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy ranks higher (25.3 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 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. St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haywood Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Haywood Academy is 446th of 493 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is 1386th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).