St Joseph's College vs Thistley Hough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,104 students
Thistley Hough Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,105 students
| Measure | St Joseph's College Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thistley Hough Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 493 | #150 of 493 |
| National rank | #338 of 4,090 | #1685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,104 | 1,105 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,104 | 1,105 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.4 | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 77.6% | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.4% | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.94 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | stjosephstrentvale.com/ | www.thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 55.7).
- •Thistley Hough Academy is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 1,104.
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 Joseph's College better than Thistley Hough Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (87.7 vs 55.7 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 Joseph's College and Thistley Hough Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's College: 1,104. Thistley Hough Academy: 1,105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's College and Thistley Hough Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's College is 21st of 493 and Thistley Hough Academy is 150th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).