Ryecroft CofE Middle School vs St Peter's CofE Academy Alton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Rocester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
201 students
St Peter's CofE Academy Alton
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
50 students
| Measure | Ryecroft CofE Middle School Rocester, West Midlands | St Peter's CofE Academy Alton Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #169 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1845 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 201 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Rocester | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ryecroft.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-peters-alton.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's CofE Academy Alton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.9 vs 52.6).
- •Ryecroft CofE Middle School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 50.
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 Ryecroft CofE Middle School better than St Peter's CofE Academy Alton?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's CofE Academy Alton ranks higher (99.9 vs 52.6 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 Ryecroft CofE Middle School and St Peter's CofE Academy Alton?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Rocester and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryecroft CofE Middle School: 201. St Peter's CofE Academy Alton: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryecroft CofE Middle School and St Peter's CofE Academy Alton rank in West Midlands?
Ryecroft CofE Middle School is 169th of 493 and St Peter's CofE Academy Alton is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).