John Wheeldon Primary Academy vs St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
536 students
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | John Wheeldon Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands | St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #494 of 1,690 | #259 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5155 of 15,697 | #2890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 536 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 536 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnwheeldon.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-austins.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 63.4).
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •John Wheeldon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •John Wheeldon Primary Academy is the larger school with 536 students compared with 221.
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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy better than St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (75.6 vs 63.4 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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy and St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy: 536. St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Wheeldon Primary Academy and St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is 494th of 1,690 and St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 259th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).