St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School vs Thistley Hough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km 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
Thistley Hough Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,105 students
| Measure | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thistley Hough Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #803 of 1,690 | #150 of 493 |
| National rank | #8004 of 15,697 | #1685 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 229 | 1,105 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 1,105 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| 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.thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thistley Hough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 50.0).
- •Thistley Hough Academy is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 229.
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 Thistley Hough Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thistley Hough Academy ranks higher (55.7 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 Thistley Hough Academy?
About 1.3 km 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. Thistley Hough Academy: 1,105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School and Thistley Hough Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 803rd of 1,690 and Thistley Hough Academy is 150th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).