Ryecroft CofE Middle School vs The JCB Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 614 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Rocester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
201 students
The JCB Academy
Rocester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
781 students
| Measure | Ryecroft CofE Middle School Rocester, West Midlands | The JCB Academy Rocester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 493 | #215 of 493 |
| National rank | #1845 of 4,090 | #2196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 201 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 781 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Rocester | Rocester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ryecroft.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.jcbacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ryecroft CofE Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 45.6).
- •The JCB Academy is the larger school with 781 students compared with 201.
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 Ryecroft CofE Middle School better than The JCB Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ryecroft CofE Middle School ranks higher (52.6 vs 45.6 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 Ryecroft CofE Middle School and The JCB Academy?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Rocester and Rocester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryecroft CofE Middle School: 201. The JCB Academy: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryecroft CofE Middle School and The JCB Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ryecroft CofE Middle School is 169th of 493 and The JCB Academy is 215th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).