New Ford Academy vs Smallthorne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 431 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Ford Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
Smallthorne Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | New Ford Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Smallthorne Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 1,690 | #809 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5272 of 15,697 | #8043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 465 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 17% |
| 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.newford.org.uk/ | clt.smallthorne.coop |
The verdict
- •New Ford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 49.8).
- •New Ford Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •New Ford Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 17%).
- •New Ford Academy is the larger school with 465 students compared with 241.
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 New Ford Academy better than Smallthorne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Ford Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 49.8 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 New Ford Academy and Smallthorne Primary Academy?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Ford Academy: 465. Smallthorne Primary Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Ford Academy and Smallthorne Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
New Ford Academy is 506th of 1,690 and Smallthorne Primary Academy is 809th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).