Meir Heath Academy vs St Matthews Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meir Heath Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
273 students
St Matthews Church of England Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
68 students
| Measure | Meir Heath Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Matthews Church of England Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #465 of 1,690 | #1087 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4890 of 15,697 | #10597 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 273 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.meirheathacademy.org | www.stmatthews.stoke.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meir Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 38.0).
- •Meir Heath Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 56%).
- •Meir Heath Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Meir Heath Academy is the larger school with 273 students compared with 68.
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 Meir Heath Academy better than St Matthews Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meir Heath Academy ranks higher (64.8 vs 38.0 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 Meir Heath Academy and St Matthews Church of England Academy?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meir Heath Academy: 273. St Matthews Church of England Academy: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meir Heath Academy and St Matthews Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Meir Heath Academy is 465th of 1,690 and St Matthews Church of England Academy is 1087th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).