Pirehill First School vs St Dominic's Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pirehill First School
Stone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
245 students
St Dominic's Priory School
Stone · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
185 students
| Measure | Pirehill First School Stone, West Midlands | St Dominic's Priory School Stone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,690 | #122 of 493 |
| National rank | #7216 of 15,697 | #1448 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 245 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stone | Stone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pirehill.staffs.sch.uk | www.stdominicspriory.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 53.5).
- •Pirehill First School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 185.
- •Pirehill First School is a local authority school while St Dominic's Priory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pirehill First School better than St Dominic's Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dominic's Priory School ranks higher (60.7 vs 53.5 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 Pirehill First School and St Dominic's Priory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stone and Stone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pirehill First School: 245. St Dominic's Priory School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pirehill First School and St Dominic's Priory School rank in West Midlands?
Pirehill First School is 723rd of 1,690 and St Dominic's Priory School is 122nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).