Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School vs St James' CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
133 students
St James' CofE Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
| Measure | Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | St James' CofE Primary School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #1498 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 133 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 33.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Malvern | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.wyche.worcs.sch.uk | www.stjames.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 50.4).
- •Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 73%).
- •Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 35.
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 Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School better than St James' CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 50.4 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 Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School: 133. St James' CofE Primary School: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School is 126th of 1,690 and St James' CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).