Rowley Hall Primary School vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 583 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowley Hall Primary School
Rowley Regis · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
585 students
St James CofE Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Rowley Hall Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | St James CofE Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 1,690 | #998 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14879 of 15,697 | #9839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 585 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 585 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Rowley Regis | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rowleyhall.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 13.4).
- •Rowley Hall Primary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 449.
- •Rowley Hall 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 Rowley Hall Primary School better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James CofE Primary School ranks higher (41.4 vs 13.4 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 Rowley Hall Primary School and St James CofE Primary School?
About 583 m in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rowley Hall Primary School: 585. St James CofE Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rowley Hall Primary School and St James CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Rowley Hall Primary School is 1579th 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).