Ormiston Meridian Academy vs Sandon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Meridian Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,015 students
Sandon Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
492 students
| Measure | Ormiston Meridian Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Sandon Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 493 | #1401 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3198 of 4,090 | #13262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,015 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,015 | 492 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.sandonprimaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.8 vs 24.6).
- •Ormiston Meridian Academy is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 492.
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 Meridian Academy better than Sandon Primary Academy?
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 Ormiston Meridian Academy and Sandon Primary Academy?
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?
Ormiston Meridian Academy: 1,015. Sandon Primary Academy: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Meridian Academy and Sandon Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ormiston Meridian Academy is 372nd of 493 and Sandon Primary Academy is 1401st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).