Ormiston Horizon Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Stoke on Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Ormiston Horizon Academy Stoke on Trent, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 493 | #1393 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3370 of 4,090 | #13206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,029 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke on Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjosephscatholicacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 22.3).
- •Ormiston Horizon Academy is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 230.
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 Ormiston Horizon Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.3 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 Ormiston Horizon Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke on Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Horizon Academy: 1,029. St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Horizon Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Horizon Academy is 400th of 493 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill is 1393rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).