Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School vs Poppyfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
221 students
Poppyfield Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
236 students
| Measure | Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Cannock, West Midlands | Poppyfield Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1130 of 1,690 | #413 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10973 of 15,697 | #4421 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | chadsmoorfed.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.poppyfieldacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poppyfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 36.3).
- •Poppyfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 236 students compared with 221.
- •Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School is a local authority school while Poppyfield Primary Academy 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 Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School better than Poppyfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Poppyfield Primary Academy ranks higher (67.3 vs 36.3 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 Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School and Poppyfield Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School: 221. Poppyfield Primary Academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School and Poppyfield Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School is 1130th of 1,690 and Poppyfield Primary Academy is 413th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).