St John's CofE First School vs St Mary's CofE First Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
81 students
St Mary's CofE First Academy
Wheaton Aston · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
84 students
| Measure | St John's CofE First School Stafford, West Midlands | St Mary's CofE First Academy Wheaton Aston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #167 of 1,690 | #903 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1992 of 15,697 | #8981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 81 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wheaton Aston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | stjohnsbishopswood.org/ | www.st-marys-wheatonaston.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 45.5).
- •St Mary's CofE First Academy is the larger school with 84 students compared with 81.
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 John's CofE First School better than St Mary's CofE First Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE First School ranks higher (81.1 vs 45.5 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 St John's CofE First School and St Mary's CofE First Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Wheaton Aston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE First School: 81. St Mary's CofE First Academy: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE First School and St Mary's CofE First Academy rank in West Midlands?
St John's CofE First School is 167th of 1,690 and St Mary's CofE First Academy is 903rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).