Kidsgrove Primary School vs St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kidsgrove Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students
| Measure | Kidsgrove Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 1,690 | #1212 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15053 of 15,697 | #11707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 156 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.1% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kidsgroveprimary.org.uk/ | www.stthomascofeacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 11.9).
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 33%).
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 189 students compared with 156.
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 Kidsgrove Primary School better than St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (32.7 vs 11.9 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 Kidsgrove Primary School and St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kidsgrove Primary School: 156. St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kidsgrove Primary School and St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Kidsgrove Primary School is 1599th of 1,690 and St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is 1212th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).