St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,143 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
| Measure | St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 493 | #600 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2647 of 4,090 | #6184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,143 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,143 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 47.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.9 | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmargaretward.co.uk/ | www.stmarysce.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 36.1).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 497.
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 Margaret Ward Catholic Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 36.1 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 Margaret Ward Catholic Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: 1,143. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is 290th of 493 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 600th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).