Hillside Primary School vs Milton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 546 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Milton Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Milton Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,690 | #650 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2206 of 15,697 | #6561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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.hillsideprimary.org.uk | www.miltonprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 56.6).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Milton Primary Academy is the larger school with 404 students compared with 224.
- •Hillside Primary School is a local authority school while Milton Primary Academy is a academy 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 Hillside Primary School better than Milton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 56.6 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 Hillside Primary School and Milton Primary Academy?
About 546 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Primary School: 224. Milton Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary School and Milton Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hillside Primary School is 197th of 1,690 and Milton Primary Academy is 650th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).