Jackfield Infant School vs Smallthorne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackfield Infant School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
234 students
Smallthorne Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Jackfield Infant School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Smallthorne Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 1,690 | #809 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14827 of 15,697 | #8043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.jackfield.stoke.sch.uk | clt.smallthorne.coop |
The verdict
- •Smallthorne Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 13.8).
- •Smallthorne Primary Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 234.
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 Jackfield Infant School better than Smallthorne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Smallthorne Primary Academy ranks higher (49.8 vs 13.8 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 Jackfield Infant School and Smallthorne Primary 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?
Jackfield Infant School: 234. Smallthorne Primary Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jackfield Infant School and Smallthorne Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Jackfield Infant School is 1569th of 1,690 and Smallthorne Primary Academy is 809th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).