New Ford Academy vs The Valiant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
The Valiant School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
15 students
| Measure | New Ford Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Valiant School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #506 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #5272 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 465 | 15 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 15 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •New Ford Academy is the larger school with 465 students compared with 15.
- •New Ford Academy is a academy school while The Valiant School is a independent 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 New Ford Academy better than The Valiant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Ford Academy and The Valiant School?
About 1.1 km 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. The Valiant School: 15. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Ford Academy and The Valiant School rank in West Midlands?
New Ford Academy is 506th of 1,690 and The Valiant School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).