Mary Howard Church of England Primary School vs St Stephen's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
St Stephen's Primary School
Lichfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
| Measure | Mary Howard Church of England Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | St Stephen's Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #315 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #3399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 46 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-stephens.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 66.7).
- •Mary Howard Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 77%).
- •St Stephen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Stephen's Primary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 46.
- •Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Stephen's 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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary School better than St Stephen's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 66.7 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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary School and St Stephen's Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School: 46. St Stephen's Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mary Howard Church of England Primary School and St Stephen's Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Stephen's Primary School is 315th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).