Hayes Meadow Primary School vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 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
The Croft Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Hayes Meadow Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | The Croft Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1537 of 1,690 | #509 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14587 of 15,697 | #5281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.croft.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 15.8).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 37%).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hayes Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 165.
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 The Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Croft Primary School ranks higher (62.8 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 The Croft Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayes Meadow Primary School: 187. The Croft Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayes Meadow Primary School and The Croft Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hayes Meadow Primary School is 1537th of 1,690 and The Croft Primary School is 509th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).