Pirehill First School vs Walton Priory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 291 m 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
Walton Priory Middle School
Stone · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
542 students
| Measure | Pirehill First School Stone, West Midlands | Walton Priory Middle School Stone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,690 | #230 of 493 |
| National rank | #7216 of 15,697 | #2288 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 245 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Stone | Stone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pirehill.staffs.sch.uk | www.waltonpriory.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pirehill First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 43.8).
- •Walton Priory Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 245.
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 Walton Priory Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Pirehill First School ranks higher (53.5 vs 43.8 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 Pirehill First School and Walton Priory Middle School?
About 291 m in a straight line, between Stone and Stone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pirehill First School: 245. Walton Priory Middle School: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pirehill First School and Walton Priory Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Pirehill First School is 723rd of 1,690 and Walton Priory Middle School is 230th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).