Parkside Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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.
Parkside Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
399 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Parkside Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 1,690 | #448 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1361 of 15,697 | #4718 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 399 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 126.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 10% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.parkside-staffs.co.uk/ | www.st-patricksstafford.com/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 65.8).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 73%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Parkside Primary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 213.
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 Parkside Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 65.8 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 Parkside Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Primary School: 399. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Parkside Primary School is 111th of 1,690 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 448th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).