The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rugeley, West Midlands WS15 3LN · Staffordshire
#59 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#683 of 15,697 nationally
About The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Rugeley, in the Staffordshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 88 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 91.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 59th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 88; capacity filled 76.5%.
There are 19 schools in Rugeley; The St. Mary's CofE Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)25%
- 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%)6.1%
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 St. Mary's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 88
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 76.5%
- 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)
- 25%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Chancel Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students · 2.0 km away
Forest Hills Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
79 students · 2.0 km away
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students · 2.5 km away
The John Bamford Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
268 students · 2.7 km away
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students · 2.9 km away
The Hart School
Rugeley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students · 2.9 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
217 students · 3.3 km away
Rugeley John Taylor
Rugeley · Academy all-through
147 students · 3.3 km away
Colwich CofE Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 3.7 km away
Chase View Community Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
185 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woodseaves CE Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
89 students
Onny CofE (A) Primary School
Craven Arms · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Broadway · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
86 students
Manor Primary Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
90 students
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The St. Mary's CofE Primary School a good school?
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 91.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #59 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 St. Mary's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School ranks #59 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #683 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The St. Mary's CofE Primary School?
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School had 88 students in 2025.
Is The St. Mary's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The St. Mary's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The St. Mary's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.