Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy vs The John Bamford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 227 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
The John Bamford Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
| Measure | Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands | The John Bamford Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #169 of 1,690 | #221 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2019 of 15,697 | #2442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 460 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 16% |
| 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.etchinghill-rainbow.com | www.johnbamford.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 78.2).
- •The John Bamford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 79%).
- •The John Bamford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 268.
- •Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is a academy school while The John Bamford 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 Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy better than The John Bamford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (80.9 vs 78.2 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 Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy and The John Bamford Primary School?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy: 460. The John Bamford Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy and The John Bamford Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is 169th of 1,690 and The John Bamford Primary School is 221st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).