Long Itchington CofE Academy vs Southam St James CofE 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.
Long Itchington CofE Academy
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Southam St James CofE Academy
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
| Measure | Long Itchington CofE Academy Southam, West Midlands | Southam St James CofE Academy Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1448 of 1,690 | #1307 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13677 of 15,697 | #12424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 179 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Southam | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.longitchington.covmat.org | www.southamstjames.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Southam St James CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.0 vs 22.0).
- •Southam St James CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 45%).
- •Long Itchington CofE Academy is the larger school with 179 students compared with 149.
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 Long Itchington CofE Academy better than Southam St James CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southam St James CofE Academy ranks higher (29.0 vs 22.0 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 Long Itchington CofE Academy and Southam St James CofE Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Southam and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Itchington CofE Academy: 179. Southam St James CofE Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Itchington CofE Academy and Southam St James CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Long Itchington CofE Academy is 1448th of 1,690 and Southam St James CofE Academy is 1307th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).