Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy vs Smallthorne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Smallthorne Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Smallthorne Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #483 of 1,690 | #809 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5075 of 15,697 | #8043 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.norton.stoke.sch.uk/ | clt.smallthorne.coop |
The verdict
- •Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 49.8).
- •Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Smallthorne Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Smallthorne Primary Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 233.
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 Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy better than Smallthorne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy ranks higher (63.8 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 Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy and Smallthorne Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy: 233. Smallthorne Primary Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy and Smallthorne Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy is 483rd of 1,690 and Smallthorne Primary Academy is 809th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).