The Faber Catholic Primary School vs The Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Faber Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
72 students
The Valley Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
39 students
| Measure | The Faber Catholic Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Valley Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #613 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #6242 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 72 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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.faber.staffs.sch.uk | www.tmpf.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 58.2).
- •The Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 64%).
- •The Valley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •The Faber Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 39.
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 The Faber Catholic Primary School better than The Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Valley Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 58.2 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 The Faber Catholic Primary School and The Valley Primary School?
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?
The Faber Catholic Primary School: 72. The Valley Primary School: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Faber Catholic Primary School and The Valley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The Faber Catholic Primary School is 613th of 1,690 and The Valley Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).