Knightlow CofE Primary School vs Princethorpe College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knightlow CofE Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Princethorpe College
Rugby · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
921 students
| Measure | Knightlow CofE Primary School Rugby, West Midlands | Princethorpe College Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #983 of 1,690 | #397 of 493 |
| National rank | #9657 of 15,697 | #3342 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 214 | 921 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 921 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.20 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.8 |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.knightlowprimary.co.uk | www.princethorpe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knightlow CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 22.8).
- •Princethorpe College is the larger school with 921 students compared with 214.
- •Knightlow CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Princethorpe College is a independent 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 Knightlow CofE Primary School better than Princethorpe College?
On the Success Index (England), Knightlow CofE Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 22.8 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 Knightlow CofE Primary School and Princethorpe College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knightlow CofE Primary School: 214. Princethorpe College: 921. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knightlow CofE Primary School and Princethorpe College rank in West Midlands?
Knightlow CofE Primary School is 983rd of 1,690 and Princethorpe College is 397th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).