Ashwood Park Primary School vs St James's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 678 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwood Park Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
293 students
St James's CofE Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
390 students
| Measure | Ashwood Park Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands | St James's CofE Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1586 of 1,690 | #557 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14948 of 15,697 | #5722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 293 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ashwood.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.st-james.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 12.8).
- •St James's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 31%).
- •St James's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St James's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 293.
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 Ashwood Park Primary School better than St James's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 12.8 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 Ashwood Park Primary School and St James's CofE Primary School?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashwood Park Primary School: 293. St James's CofE Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashwood Park Primary School and St James's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ashwood Park Primary School is 1586th of 1,690 and St James's CofE Primary School is 557th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).