Stoneydelph Primary School vs The Polesworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stoneydelph Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
The Polesworth School
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,459 students
| Measure | Stoneydelph Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | The Polesworth School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,690 | #229 of 493 |
| National rank | #12426 of 15,697 | #2273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 252 | 1,459 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 1,459 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stoneydelph.staffs.sch.uk | www.thepolesworthschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Polesworth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 29.0).
- •The Polesworth School is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 252.
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 Stoneydelph Primary School better than The Polesworth School?
On the Success Index (England), The Polesworth School ranks higher (44.1 vs 29.0 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 Stoneydelph Primary School and The Polesworth School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stoneydelph Primary School: 252. The Polesworth School: 1,459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stoneydelph Primary School and The Polesworth School rank in West Midlands?
Stoneydelph Primary School is 1308th of 1,690 and The Polesworth School is 229th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).