Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School vs Scientia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Burton-upon-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
Scientia Academy
Burton-upon-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School Burton-upon-Trent, West Midlands | Scientia Academy Burton-upon-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1352 of 1,690 | #1199 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12841 of 15,697 | #11614 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 308 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Burton-upon-Trent | Burton-upon-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.samuelallsopp.staffs.sch.uk | www.scientiaacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scientia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 26.9).
- •Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 48%).
- •Scientia Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Scientia Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 308.
- •Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Scientia Academy is a academy 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School better than Scientia Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scientia Academy ranks higher (33.1 vs 26.9 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 Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School and Scientia Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Burton-upon-Trent and Burton-upon-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School: 308. Scientia Academy: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School and Scientia Academy rank in West Midlands?
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School is 1352nd of 1,690 and Scientia Academy is 1199th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).