St John's CofE Primary Academy vs Veritas Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 835 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Veritas Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | St John's CofE Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands | Veritas Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #539 of 1,690 | #833 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5528 of 15,697 | #8278 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.st-johns-stafford.staffs.sch.uk | www.veritasprimaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 48.8).
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 61%).
- •St John's CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Veritas Primary Academy is the larger school with 424 students compared with 410.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St John's CofE Primary Academy better than Veritas Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (61.6 vs 48.8 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 Primary Academy and Veritas Primary Academy?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE Primary Academy: 410. Veritas Primary Academy: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE Primary Academy and Veritas Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
St John's CofE Primary Academy is 539th of 1,690 and Veritas Primary Academy is 833rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).