Ilam Church of England Primary School vs Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilam Church of England Primary School
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
40 students
Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
| Measure | Ilam Church of England Primary School Ashbourne, West Midlands | Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #909 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #9033 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ilam.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.waterhouses.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ilam Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 45.2).
- •Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 97 students compared with 40.
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 Ilam Church of England Primary School better than Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ilam Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 45.2 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 Ilam Church of England Primary School and Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilam Church of England Primary School: 40. Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilam Church of England Primary School and Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ilam Church of England Primary School is unranked and Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy is 909th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).