Denstone College vs Ryecroft CofE Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denstone College
Uttoxeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
740 students
Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Rocester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
201 students
| Measure | Denstone College Uttoxeter, West Midlands | Ryecroft CofE Middle School Rocester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 493 | #169 of 493 |
| National rank | #1847 of 4,090 | #1845 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 740 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 201 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | – |
| town | Uttoxeter | Rocester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.denstonecollege.org | ryecroft.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.5 vs 52.6).
- •Denstone College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 201.
- •Denstone College is a independent school while Ryecroft CofE Middle School 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 Denstone College better than Ryecroft CofE Middle 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 Denstone College and Ryecroft CofE Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Uttoxeter and Rocester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denstone College: 740. Ryecroft CofE Middle School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denstone College and Ryecroft CofE Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Denstone College is 170th of 493 and Ryecroft CofE Middle School is 169th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).