Springhead Primary School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springhead Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
Kidsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Springhead Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy Kidsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #656 of 1,690 | #876 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6635 of 15,697 | #8779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Kidsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.springhead.staffs.sch.uk | stjohnsnewman.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Springhead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 46.5).
- •Springhead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Springhead Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 190.
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 Springhead Primary School better than St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Springhead Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 46.5 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 Springhead Primary School and St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Kidsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springhead Primary School: 214. St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springhead Primary School and St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Springhead Primary School is 656th of 1,690 and St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy is 876th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).