Chancel Primary School vs Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancel Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
| Measure | Chancel Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,690 | #1264 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3251 of 15,697 | #12059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 210 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 0% |
| 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 | Rugeley | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | chancelprimary.co.uk/ | www.churchfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chancel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 30.8).
- •Chancel Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Chancel Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Chancel Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 155.
- •Chancel Primary School is a local authority school while Churchfield CofE 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 Chancel Primary School better than Churchfield CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chancel Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 30.8 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 Chancel Primary School and Churchfield CofE Primary Academy?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chancel Primary School: 210. Churchfield CofE Primary Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chancel Primary School and Churchfield CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Chancel Primary School is 297th of 1,690 and Churchfield CofE Primary Academy is 1264th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).