Park Hall Academy vs The Crescent Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Hall Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
The Crescent Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
708 students
| Measure | Park Hall Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Crescent Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 1,690 | #756 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4070 of 15,697 | #7540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 460 | 708 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 708 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 60.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 8% |
| 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.parkhallacademy.co.uk | www.thecrescentacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Park Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 52.1).
- •The Crescent Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 69%).
- •Park Hall Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •The Crescent Academy is the larger school with 708 students compared with 460.
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 Park Hall Academy better than The Crescent Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Hall Academy ranks higher (69.1 vs 52.1 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 Park Hall Academy and The Crescent Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Hall Academy: 460. The Crescent Academy: 708. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Hall Academy and The Crescent Academy rank in West Midlands?
Park Hall Academy is 378th of 1,690 and The Crescent Academy is 756th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).