Abbots Farm Junior School vs English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbots Farm Junior School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
261 students
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Abbots Farm Junior School Rugby, West Midlands | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #671 of 1,690 | #577 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6795 of 15,697 | #5981 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 261 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbotsfarm.co.uk | www.emc.magnificat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 55.5).
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Abbots Farm Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Abbots Farm Junior School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 176.
- •Abbots Farm Junior School is a local authority school while English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abbots Farm Junior School better than English Martyrs Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 55.5 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 Abbots Farm Junior School and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbots Farm Junior School: 261. English Martyrs Catholic Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbots Farm Junior School and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Abbots Farm Junior School is 671st of 1,690 and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is 577th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).