St Thomas More Catholic Academy vs The Meadows Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,085 students
The Meadows Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Meadows Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 493 | #798 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2696 of 4,090 | #7981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,085 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,085 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmca.org.uk | www.themeadowsprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Meadows Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 35.0).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 379.
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 More Catholic Academy better than The Meadows Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Meadows Primary Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 35.0 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 More Catholic Academy and The Meadows Primary Academy?
About 1.1 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 More Catholic Academy: 1,085. The Meadows Primary Academy: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Catholic Academy and The Meadows Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy is 298th of 493 and The Meadows Primary Academy is 798th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).