St Edward's Church of England Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 755 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Leek · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
662 students
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | St Edward's Church of England Academy Leek, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Academy Leek, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #167 of 493 | #187 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1830 of 4,090 | #2117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 662 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 662 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | Leek | Leek |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | stedwards.academy | www.st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 52.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 59%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •St Edward's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 662 students compared with 179.
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 St Edward's Church of England Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Academy ranks higher (80.3 vs 52.9 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 St Edward's Church of England Academy and St Mary's Catholic Academy?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Leek and Leek in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edward's Church of England Academy: 662. St Mary's Catholic Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edward's Church of England Academy and St Mary's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Edward's Church of England Academy is 167th of 493 and St Mary's Catholic Academy is 187th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).