Ravensmead Primary School vs St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ravensmead Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Ravensmead Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1429 of 1,690 | #208 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13506 of 15,697 | #2305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 317 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 15% |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ravensmead.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-chads-newcastle.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 23.2).
- •St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 42%).
- •St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 2%).
- •Ravensmead Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 274.
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 Ravensmead Primary School better than St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 23.2 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 Ravensmead Primary School and St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ravensmead Primary School: 317. St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ravensmead Primary School and St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ravensmead Primary School is 1429th of 1,690 and St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is 208th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).