Jerome Primary School vs Norton Canes Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 786 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerome Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Norton Canes Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
| Measure | Jerome Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | Norton Canes Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 1,690 | #536 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2599 of 15,697 | #5480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jerome.staffs.sch.uk | www.nortoncanesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Jerome Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 61.8).
- •Jerome Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 73%).
- •Norton Canes Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Norton Canes Primary Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 214.
- •Jerome Primary School is a local authority school while Norton Canes 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 Jerome Primary School better than Norton Canes Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Jerome Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 61.8 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 Jerome Primary School and Norton Canes Primary Academy?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jerome Primary School: 214. Norton Canes Primary Academy: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jerome Primary School and Norton Canes Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Jerome Primary School is 237th of 1,690 and Norton Canes Primary Academy is 536th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).