Onny CofE (A) Primary School vs The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onny CofE (A) Primary School
Craven Arms · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
| Measure | Onny CofE (A) Primary School Craven Arms, West Midlands | The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1250 of 1,690 | #59 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12001 of 15,697 | #683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 87 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 25% |
| 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 | Craven Arms | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.onnyprimary.co.uk | www.st-marys-colton.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The St. Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.1 vs 31.2).
- •The St. Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 36%).
- •The St. Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •The St. Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 87.
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 Onny CofE (A) Primary School better than The St. Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The St. Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 31.2 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 Onny CofE (A) Primary School and The St. Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Craven Arms and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Onny CofE (A) Primary School: 87. The St. Mary's CofE Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Onny CofE (A) Primary School and The St. Mary's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Onny CofE (A) Primary School is 1250th of 1,690 and The St. Mary's CofE Primary School is 59th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).