Forest Hills Primary School vs The Richard Clarke First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.4 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 Richard Clarke First School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
106 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | The Richard Clarke First School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1643 of 1,690 | #8 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15376 of 15,697 | #71 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 79 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 76.8% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 37.6% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.foresthillsprimary.co.uk | www.richardclarke.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Richard Clarke First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.5 vs 8.6).
- •The Richard Clarke First School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 79.
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 Richard Clarke First School?
On the Success Index (England), The Richard Clarke First School ranks higher (98.5 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 Richard Clarke First School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hills Primary School: 79. The Richard Clarke First School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hills Primary School and The Richard Clarke First School rank in West Midlands?
Forest Hills Primary School is 1643rd of 1,690 and The Richard Clarke First School is 8th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).