The John Bamford Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rugeley, West Midlands WS15 2PA · Staffordshire
#221 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#2442 of 15,697 nationally
About The John Bamford Primary School
The John Bamford Primary School is a local authority primary located in Rugeley, in the Staffordshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 268 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 221st of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 268; capacity filled 78.1%.
There are 19 schools in Rugeley; The John Bamford Primary School ranks 4th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)16%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)22%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The John Bamford Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 268
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 78.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 16%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The John Bamford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students · 227 m away
The Hart School
Rugeley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students · 595 m away
Forest Hills Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
79 students · 668 m away
Chancel Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students · 1.3 km away
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students · 1.4 km away
JP Alternative Education
Rugeley · Independent all-through · Ages 10–17
40 students · 1.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
217 students · 1.9 km away
Chase View Community Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
185 students · 2.1 km away
Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
225 students · 2.6 km away
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
88 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
Caslon Primary Community School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
The Meadows Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
Newdigate Primary and Nursery School
Bedworth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
Alumwell Infant School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
267 students
Florendine Primary School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
267 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The John Bamford Primary School a good school?
The John Bamford Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #221 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The John Bamford Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The John Bamford Primary School ranks #221 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #2442 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The John Bamford Primary School?
The John Bamford Primary School had 268 students in 2025.
Is The John Bamford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The John Bamford Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The John Bamford Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The John Bamford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.