Rugeley John Taylor vs St James Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rugeley John Taylor
Rugeley · Academy all-through
147 students
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Rugeley John Taylor Rugeley, West Midlands | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 493 | #1341 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1930 of 4,090 | #12765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | – | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 10.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| 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 | Rugeley | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rugeleyjohntaylor.co.uk | www.st-james.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rugeley John Taylor scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 27.3).
- •Rugeley John Taylor is the larger school with 147 students compared with 103.
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 Rugeley John Taylor better than St James Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rugeley John Taylor ranks higher (50.9 vs 27.3 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 Rugeley John Taylor and St James Church of England Primary Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rugeley John Taylor: 147. St James Church of England Primary Academy: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rugeley John Taylor and St James Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Rugeley John Taylor is 179th of 493 and St James Church of England Primary Academy is 1341st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).