Rugeley John Taylor vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
| Measure | Rugeley John Taylor Rugeley, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 493 | #797 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1930 of 4,090 | #7978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | – | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 147 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 10.7% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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-josephs-rugeley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.9 vs 50.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 147.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rugeley John Taylor and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rugeley and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rugeley John Taylor: 147. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rugeley John Taylor and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Rugeley John Taylor is 179th of 493 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 797th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).