Marshbrook First School vs Wolgarston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshbrook First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
176 students
Wolgarston High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
847 students
| Measure | Marshbrook First School Stafford, West Midlands | Wolgarston High School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #407 of 1,690 | #94 of 493 |
| National rank | #4343 of 15,697 | #1206 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 176 | 847 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 847 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 117.3% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.8 |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.marshbrook.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marshbrook First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 65.8).
- •Wolgarston High School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 176.
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 Marshbrook First School better than Wolgarston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Marshbrook First School ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.8 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 Marshbrook First School and Wolgarston High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marshbrook First School: 176. Wolgarston High School: 847. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marshbrook First School and Wolgarston High School rank in West Midlands?
Marshbrook First School is 407th of 1,690 and Wolgarston High School is 94th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).