St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 493 | #1386 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2647 of 4,090 | #13128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,143 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,143 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.stwilfridsnewman.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 25.3).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 343.
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 Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy ranks higher (36.1 vs 25.3 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is 290th of 493 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is 1386th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).