Hillside Primary School vs The Excel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
The Excel Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,184 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Excel Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,690 | #374 of 493 |
| National rank | #2206 of 15,697 | #3211 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 224 | 1,184 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 1,184 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hillsideprimary.org.uk | www.excelacademy.info/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 24.6).
- •The Excel Academy is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 224.
- •Hillside Primary School is a local authority school while The Excel 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 The Excel Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 24.6 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 The Excel Academy?
About 1.6 km 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. The Excel Academy: 1,184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary School and The Excel Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hillside Primary School is 197th of 1,690 and The Excel Academy is 374th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).