The Violet Way Academy vs Tower View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Violet Way Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
251 students
Tower View Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
321 students
| Measure | The Violet Way Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Tower View Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 1,690 | #1234 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4817 of 15,697 | #11872 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 251 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.violetway.org/ | www.towerview.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Violet Way Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 31.8).
- •Tower View Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 251.
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 Violet Way Academy better than Tower View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Violet Way Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 31.8 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 Violet Way Academy and Tower View Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Violet Way Academy: 251. Tower View Primary School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Violet Way Academy and Tower View Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The Violet Way Academy is 457th of 1,690 and Tower View Primary School is 1234th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).