Leek First School vs St Mary's Catholic 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.
Leek First School
Select · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
133 students
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Leek First School Select, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Academy Leek, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #938 of 1,690 | #187 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9259 of 15,697 | #2117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 133 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Select | Leek |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lfs.ttlt.org.uk/ | www.st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 44.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 179 students compared with 133.
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 Leek First School better than St Mary's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Academy ranks higher (80.3 vs 44.1 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 Leek First School and St Mary's Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Select and Leek in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leek First School: 133. St Mary's Catholic Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leek First School and St Mary's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Leek First School is 938th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Academy is 187th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).