Longford Primary Academy vs St Lukes CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 886 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longford Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
St Lukes CofE Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
| Measure | Longford Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands | St Lukes CofE Primary School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1194 of 1,690 | #430 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11535 of 15,697 | #4575 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 265 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 2% |
| 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.longford.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-lukes-cannock.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Lukes CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 33.5).
- •St Lukes CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 51%).
- •Longford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •St Lukes CofE Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 265.
- •Longford Primary Academy is a academy school while St Lukes CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Longford Primary Academy better than St Lukes CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Lukes CofE Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 33.5 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 Longford Primary Academy and St Lukes CofE Primary School?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longford Primary Academy: 265. St Lukes CofE Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longford Primary Academy and St Lukes CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Longford Primary Academy is 1194th of 1,690 and St Lukes CofE Primary School is 430th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).