St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 672 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #600 of 1,690 | #1386 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6184 of 15,697 | #13128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 497 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 497 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmarysce.org.uk | www.stwilfridsnewman.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 25.3).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 56%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 497 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.4 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 497. St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 600th of 1,690 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is 1386th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).