Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School vs St James Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Rugeley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #883 of 1,690 | #1341 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8837 of 15,697 | #12765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.hobhill.staffs.sch.uk | www.st-james.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 27.3).
- •Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 45%).
- •Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 103.
- •Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) 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 Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School better than St James Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 27.3 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 Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School and St James Church of England Primary Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School: 215. St James Church of England Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School and St James Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School is 883rd 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).