Painsley Catholic College vs The Cheadle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 150 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Painsley Catholic College
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,340 students
The Cheadle Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
380 students
| Measure | Painsley Catholic College Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Cheadle Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 493 | #314 of 493 |
| National rank | #418 of 4,090 | #2829 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,340 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,340 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 38% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.8 | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.8% | 30.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | 48% |
| EBacc average points | 5.41 | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.painsley.co.uk | www.thecheadleacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Painsley Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 32.6).
- •Painsley Catholic College is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 380.
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 Painsley Catholic College better than The Cheadle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Painsley Catholic College ranks higher (85.6 vs 32.6 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 Painsley Catholic College and The Cheadle Academy?
About 150 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Painsley Catholic College: 1,340. The Cheadle Academy: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Painsley Catholic College and The Cheadle Academy rank in West Midlands?
Painsley Catholic College is 30th of 493 and The Cheadle Academy is 314th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).