St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
The Willows Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
689 students
| Measure | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Willows Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #803 of 1,690 | #427 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8004 of 15,697 | #4563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 689 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 689 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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.st-thomasaquinas.stoke.sch.uk/ | www.willowsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •The Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 50.0).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •The Willows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •The Willows Primary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 229.
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Willows Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School better than The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willows Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 50.0 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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School and The Willows Primary School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School: 229. The Willows Primary School: 689. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School and The Willows Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 803rd of 1,690 and The Willows Primary School is 427th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).