Churchfield CofE Primary Academy vs Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
| Measure | Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands | Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1264 of 1,690 | #169 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12059 of 15,697 | #2019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | www.churchfield.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.etchinghill-rainbow.com |
The verdict
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 30.8).
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 63%).
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 155.
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 Churchfield CofE Primary Academy better than Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (80.9 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 Churchfield CofE Primary Academy and Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy: 155. Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchfield CofE Primary Academy and Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy is 1264th 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).