Hayes Meadow Primary School vs St James Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes Meadow Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Hayes Meadow Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1537 of 1,690 | #1341 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14587 of 15,697 | #12765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 45% |
| 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 | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hayesmeadow.org/ | www.st-james.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 15.8).
- •St James Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 37%).
- •Hayes Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 103.
- •Hayes Meadow Primary School is a local authority school while St James Church of England Primary Academy 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 Hayes Meadow Primary School better than St James Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (27.3 vs 15.8 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 Hayes Meadow Primary School and St James Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayes Meadow Primary School: 187. St James Church of England Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayes Meadow Primary School and St James Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hayes Meadow Primary School is 1537th of 1,690 and St James Church of England Primary Academy is 1341st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).