Dyson Perrins CofE Academy vs St James' CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
Malvern · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
592 students
St James' CofE Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
| Measure | Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Malvern, West Midlands | St James' CofE Primary School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #266 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2497 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 592 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 56.9% | 33.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Malvern | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dysonperrins.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.stjames.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 39.1).
- •Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 35.
- •Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is a academy school while St James' 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 Dyson Perrins CofE Academy better than St James' CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 39.1 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 Dyson Perrins CofE Academy and St James' CofE Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy: 592. St James' CofE Primary School: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dyson Perrins CofE Academy and St James' CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is 266th of 493 and St James' CofE Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).