John of Rolleston Primary School vs The de Ferrers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 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
The de Ferrers Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,403 students
| Measure | John of Rolleston Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | The de Ferrers Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 1,690 | #155 of 493 |
| National rank | #2317 of 15,697 | #1724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 335 | 2,403 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 2,403 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnofrolleston.com | www.deferrers.com/ |
The verdict
- •John of Rolleston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 54.9).
- •The de Ferrers Academy is the larger school with 2,403 students compared with 335.
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 The de Ferrers Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John of Rolleston Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 54.9 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 The de Ferrers Academy?
About 1.9 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. The de Ferrers Academy: 2,403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John of Rolleston Primary School and The de Ferrers Academy rank in West Midlands?
John of Rolleston Primary School is 209th of 1,690 and The de Ferrers Academy is 155th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).