Longford Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 928 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Longford Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1194 of 1,690 | #1121 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11535 of 15,697 | #10887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 265 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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-marys-cannock.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 33.5).
- •Longford Primary Academy is the larger school with 265 students compared with 219.
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (36.7 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longford Primary Academy: 265. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longford Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Longford Primary Academy is 1194th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1121st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).