Saint Nathaniel's Academy vs The Valiant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
The Valiant School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
15 students
| Measure | Saint Nathaniel's Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Valiant School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1281 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #12187 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 474 | 15 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 15 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.saintnathaniels.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Nathaniel's Academy is the larger school with 474 students compared with 15.
- •Saint Nathaniel's Academy is a academy school while The Valiant 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 Saint Nathaniel's Academy better than The Valiant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Saint Nathaniel's Academy and The Valiant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Nathaniel's Academy: 474. The Valiant School: 15. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Nathaniel's Academy and The Valiant School rank in West Midlands?
Saint Nathaniel's Academy is 1281st of 1,690 and The Valiant School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).