SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 1,690 | #803 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3333 of 15,697 | #8004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 10% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ssmaryandjohns.co.uk/ | www.st-thomasaquinas.stoke.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 50.0).
- •SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 58%).
- •SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 10%).
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 SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (73.1 vs 50.0 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 SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy: 229. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy is 305th of 1,690 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 803rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).