Mesty Croft Primary vs St John's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesty Croft Primary
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Mesty Croft Primary Wednesbury, West Midlands | St John's CofE Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,690 | #539 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13905 of 15,697 | #5528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Wednesbury | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mestycroftacademy.co.uk | www.st-johns-stafford.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 20.5).
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 46%).
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
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 Mesty Croft Primary better than St John's CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (61.6 vs 20.5 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 Mesty Croft Primary and St John's CofE Primary Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mesty Croft Primary: 410. St John's CofE Primary Academy: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mesty Croft Primary and St John's CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Mesty Croft Primary is 1473rd of 1,690 and St John's CofE Primary Academy is 539th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).