Sandon Primary Academy vs Springcroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandon Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
492 students
Springcroft Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Sandon Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Springcroft Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1401 of 1,690 | #364 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13262 of 15,697 | #3871 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 492 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 54.5% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.sandonprimaryacademy.com | www.springcroft.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Springcroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 24.6).
- •Springcroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •Springcroft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Sandon Primary Academy is the larger school with 492 students compared with 211.
- •Sandon Primary Academy is a academy school while Springcroft Primary School is a local authority 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 Sandon Primary Academy better than Springcroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springcroft Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 24.6 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 Sandon Primary Academy and Springcroft Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandon Primary Academy: 492. Springcroft Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandon Primary Academy and Springcroft Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Sandon Primary Academy is 1401st of 1,690 and Springcroft Primary School is 364th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).