Rounds Green Primary School vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rounds Green Primary School
Oldbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
367 students
St James CofE Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Rounds Green Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands | St James CofE Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1415 of 1,690 | #998 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13355 of 15,697 | #9839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 367 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 12% |
| 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 | Oldbury | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.roundsgreenprimary.co.uk/ | www.stjamesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 24.1).
- •St James CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 51%).
- •St James CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •St James CofE Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 367.
- •Rounds Green Primary School is a academy school while St James CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Rounds Green Primary School better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James CofE Primary School ranks higher (41.4 vs 24.1 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 Rounds Green Primary School and St James CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rounds Green Primary School: 367. St James CofE Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rounds Green Primary School and St James CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Rounds Green Primary School is 1415th of 1,690 and St James CofE Primary School is 998th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).