Penkridge Middle School vs Princefield First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 830 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penkridge Middle School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
509 students
Princefield First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
253 students
| Measure | Penkridge Middle School Stafford, West Midlands | Princefield First School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #253 of 493 | #292 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2449 of 4,090 | #3208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 509 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 509 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.penkridge.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.princefield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Princefield First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 40.3).
- •Penkridge Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 253.
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 Penkridge Middle School better than Princefield First School?
On the Success Index (England), Princefield First School ranks higher (73.8 vs 40.3 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 Penkridge Middle School and Princefield First School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penkridge Middle School: 509. Princefield First School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penkridge Middle School and Princefield First School rank in West Midlands?
Penkridge Middle School is 253rd of 493 and Princefield First School is 292nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).