Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited vs St Joseph's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 163 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Stourbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
174 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited Stourbridge, West Midlands | St Joseph's RC Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #484 of 493 | #261 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4031 of 4,090 | #2901 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 174 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 201 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmfield.com | st-jo-st.sch.life/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 6.2).
- •St Joseph's RC Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 174.
- •Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is a independent school while St Joseph's RC Primary 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited better than St Joseph's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's RC Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 6.2 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited and St Joseph's RC Primary School?
About 163 m in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited: 174. St Joseph's RC Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited and St Joseph's RC Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is 484th of 493 and St Joseph's RC Primary School is 261st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).