St Mary and St Chad CofE First School vs St Paul's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary and St Chad CofE First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
172 students
St Paul's CofE First School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
139 students
| Measure | St Mary and St Chad CofE First School Stafford, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #366 of 1,690 | #175 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3927 of 15,697 | #2053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 172 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 114.7% | 79% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmarystchadfirst.co.uk | www.stpaulsfirstcoven.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 70.0).
- •St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 139.
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 Mary and St Chad CofE First School better than St Paul's CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE First School ranks higher (80.7 vs 70.0 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 Mary and St Chad CofE First School and St Paul's CofE First School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary and St Chad CofE First School: 172. St Paul's CofE First School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary and St Chad CofE First School and St Paul's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is 366th of 1,690 and St Paul's CofE First School is 175th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).