Forest Hills Primary School vs The Howard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
79 students
The Howard Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | The Howard Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1643 of 1,690 | #1255 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15376 of 15,697 | #12022 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 79 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 76.8% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 37.6% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.foresthillsprimary.co.uk | www.howard.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Howard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.1 vs 8.6).
- •The Howard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 44%).
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 Forest Hills Primary School better than The Howard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Howard Primary School ranks higher (31.1 vs 8.6 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 Forest Hills Primary School and The Howard Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hills Primary School: 79. The Howard Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hills Primary School and The Howard Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Forest Hills Primary School is 1643rd of 1,690 and The Howard Primary School is 1255th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).