Peters Hill Primary School vs Rufford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 885 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peters Hill Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
722 students
Rufford Primary School
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
260 students
| Measure | Peters Hill Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands | Rufford Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #541 of 1,690 | #1178 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5546 of 15,697 | #11390 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 722 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | Brierley Hill | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.petershillprimary.org/ | www.rufford.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Peters Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 34.2).
- •Peters Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 59%).
- •Peters Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Peters Hill Primary School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 260.
- •Peters Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Rufford Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peters Hill Primary School better than Rufford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Peters Hill Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 34.2 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 Peters Hill Primary School and Rufford Primary School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Brierley Hill and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Peters Hill Primary School: 722. Rufford Primary School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Peters Hill Primary School and Rufford Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Peters Hill Primary School is 541st of 1,690 and Rufford Primary School is 1178th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).