Claregate Primary School vs St James's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claregate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
St James's CofE Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
390 students
| Measure | Claregate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St James's CofE Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #695 of 1,690 | #557 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7011 of 15,697 | #5722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 390 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.claregateprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-james.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 54.4).
- •Claregate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
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 Claregate Primary School better than St James's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James's CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 54.4 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 Claregate Primary School and St James's CofE Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claregate Primary School: 390. St James's CofE Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claregate Primary School and St James's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Claregate Primary School is 695th of 1,690 and St James's CofE Primary School is 557th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).