St Mary's CofE Primary School vs St Peter's CofE Academy Alton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
50 students
St Peter's CofE Academy Alton
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
50 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | St Peter's CofE Academy Alton Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 50 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 68.5% |
| 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 | Market Drayton | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-marys-mucklestone.staffs.sch.uk | www.st-peters-alton.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's CofE Academy Alton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.9 vs 93.0).
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 CofE Primary School better than St Peter's CofE Academy Alton?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's CofE Academy Alton ranks higher (99.9 vs 93.0 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's CofE Primary School and St Peter's CofE Academy Alton?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 50. St Peter's CofE Academy Alton: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and St Peter's CofE Academy Alton rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is unranked and St Peter's CofE Academy Alton is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).