Packmoor Ormiston Academy vs Thursfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Thursfield Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
315 students
| Measure | Packmoor Ormiston Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thursfield Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #484 of 1,690 | #235 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5077 of 15,697 | #2553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 432 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 30% |
| 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.packmoorormistonacademy.co.uk | www.thursfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thursfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 63.8).
- •Thursfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 66%).
- •Thursfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 13%).
- •Packmoor Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 315.
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 Thursfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thursfield Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 63.8 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 Packmoor Ormiston Academy and Thursfield Primary School?
About 1.3 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. Thursfield Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Packmoor Ormiston Academy and Thursfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Packmoor Ormiston Academy is 484th of 1,690 and Thursfield Primary School is 235th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).