Silkmore Primary Academy vs St Leonard's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silkmore Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
St Leonard's CofE First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
75 students
| Measure | Silkmore Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands | St Leonard's CofE First School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #587 of 1,690 | #359 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6056 of 15,697 | #3809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 252 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.silkmoreacademy.co.uk | www.st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 59.0).
- •Silkmore Primary Academy is the larger school with 252 students compared with 75.
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 Silkmore Primary Academy better than St Leonard's CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Leonard's CofE First School ranks higher (70.6 vs 59.0 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 Silkmore Primary Academy and St Leonard's CofE First School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silkmore Primary Academy: 252. St Leonard's CofE First School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silkmore Primary Academy and St Leonard's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Silkmore Primary Academy is 587th of 1,690 and St Leonard's CofE First School is 359th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).