Haywood Academy vs The Valiant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 684 m 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
The Valiant School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
15 students
| Measure | Haywood Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Valiant School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #446 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3816 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,080 | 15 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 15 |
| Free school meals | 49% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Haywood Academy is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 15.
- •Haywood Academy is a academy school while The Valiant School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Valiant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haywood Academy and The Valiant School?
About 684 m 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. The Valiant School: 15. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haywood Academy and The Valiant School rank in West Midlands?
Haywood Academy is 446th of 493 and The Valiant School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).