Chesterton Primary School vs Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Primary School
Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands | Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1650 of 1,690 | #1264 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15463 of 15,697 | #12059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 155 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Newcastle-Under-Lyme | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chestertonprimary.org.uk | www.churchfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Churchfield CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 7.5).
- •Churchfield CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
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 Chesterton Primary School better than Churchfield CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Churchfield CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (30.8 vs 7.5 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 Chesterton Primary School and Churchfield CofE Primary Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 155. Churchfield CofE Primary Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Churchfield CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Chesterton Primary School is 1650th 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).