Hayes Meadow Primary School vs The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.9 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 Richard Crosse CofE Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | Hayes Meadow Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1537 of 1,690 | #222 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14587 of 15,697 | #2443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 187 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 19% |
| 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 | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hayesmeadow.org/ | www.richardcrosse.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 15.8).
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 37%).
- •The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Hayes Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 110.
- •Hayes Meadow Primary School is a local authority school while The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School 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 The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School ranks higher (78.2 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 Richard Crosse CofE Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayes Meadow Primary School: 187. The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayes Meadow Primary School and The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hayes Meadow Primary School is 1537th of 1,690 and The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School is 222nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).