Harbury CofE Primary School vs Southam St James CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbury CofE Primary School
Leamington Spa · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Southam St James CofE Academy
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | Harbury CofE Primary School Leamington Spa, West Midlands | Southam St James CofE Academy Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #632 of 1,690 | #1307 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6401 of 15,697 | #12424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Leamington Spa | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harburyschool.com/ | www.southamstjames.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Harbury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.3 vs 29.0).
- •Harbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •Harbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Harbury CofE Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 149.
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 Harbury CofE Primary School better than Southam St James CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harbury CofE Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 29.0 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 Harbury CofE Primary School and Southam St James CofE Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Leamington Spa and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harbury CofE Primary School: 200. Southam St James CofE Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harbury CofE Primary School and Southam St James CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Harbury CofE Primary School is 632nd of 1,690 and Southam St James CofE Academy is 1307th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).