Packmoor Ormiston Academy vs St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,143 students
| Measure | Packmoor Ormiston Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #484 of 1,690 | #290 of 493 |
| National rank | #5077 of 15,697 | #2647 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 432 | 1,143 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 1,143 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.packmoorormistonacademy.co.uk | www.stmargaretward.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Packmoor Ormiston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 36.1).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 432.
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 Packmoor Ormiston Academy better than St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Packmoor Ormiston Academy ranks higher (63.8 vs 36.1 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 Packmoor Ormiston Academy and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Packmoor Ormiston Academy: 432. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: 1,143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Packmoor Ormiston Academy and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Packmoor Ormiston Academy is 484th of 1,690 and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is 290th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).