Church Stretton School vs Rushbury CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Stretton School
Church Stretton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
Rushbury CofE Primary School
Church Stretton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
| Measure | Church Stretton School Church Stretton, West Midlands | Rushbury CofE Primary School Church Stretton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 493 | #565 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1440 of 4,090 | #5802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 539 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Church Stretton | Church Stretton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.rushburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.8 vs 60.2).
- •Church Stretton School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 64.
- •Church Stretton School is a academy school while Rushbury CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Church Stretton School better than Rushbury CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Church Stretton School and Rushbury CofE Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Church Stretton and Church Stretton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Stretton School: 539. Rushbury CofE Primary School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Stretton School and Rushbury CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Church Stretton School is 119th of 493 and Rushbury CofE Primary School is 565th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).