John of Rolleston Primary School vs Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John of Rolleston Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
335 students
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
255 students
| Measure | John of Rolleston Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 1,690 | #697 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2317 of 15,697 | #7020 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 335 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnofrolleston.com | www.richardwakefieldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •John of Rolleston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 54.4).
- •John of Rolleston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 61%).
- •John of Rolleston Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 255.
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 John of Rolleston Primary School better than Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John of Rolleston Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 54.4 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 John of Rolleston Primary School and Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John of Rolleston Primary School: 335. Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John of Rolleston Primary School and Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
John of Rolleston Primary School is 209th of 1,690 and Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is 697th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).