Chancel Primary School vs Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km 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
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
| Measure | Chancel Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #297 of 1,690 | #169 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3251 of 15,697 | #2019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 11% |
| 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.etchinghill-rainbow.com |
The verdict
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 73.5).
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 72%).
- •Chancel Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 11%).
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 210.
- •Chancel Primary School is a local authority school while Etching Hill 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 Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (80.9 vs 73.5 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 Chancel Primary School and Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chancel Primary School: 210. Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chancel Primary School and Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Chancel Primary School is 297th of 1,690 and Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is 169th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).