Mary Howard Church of England Primary School vs Rushton CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
Rushton CofE First School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
47 students
| Measure | Mary Howard Church of England Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Rushton CofE First School Macclesfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 46 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 47 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 134.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Tamworth | Macclesfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.rps.ttlt.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushton CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 66.7).
- •Rushton CofE First School is the larger school with 47 students compared with 46.
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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary School better than Rushton CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushton CofE First School ranks higher (99.1 vs 66.7 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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary School and Rushton CofE First School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Macclesfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School: 46. Rushton CofE First School: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mary Howard Church of England Primary School and Rushton CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is unranked and Rushton CofE First School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).