Langley Primary School vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langley Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St James CofE Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Langley Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | St James CofE Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 1,690 | #998 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4248 of 15,697 | #9839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 440 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | Oldbury | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.langleyprimary.com | www.stjamesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 41.4).
- •Langley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 59%).
- •St James CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •St James CofE Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 440.
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 Langley Primary School better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langley Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 41.4 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 Langley Primary School and St James CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langley Primary School: 440. St James CofE Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langley Primary School and St James CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Langley Primary School is 398th of 1,690 and St James CofE Primary School is 998th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).