Rykneld Primary School vs Thomas Russell Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rykneld Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
618 students
Thomas Russell Infants School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
167 students
| Measure | Rykneld Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thomas Russell Infants School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #283 of 1,690 | #26 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3128 of 15,697 | #294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 618 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 618 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rykneld.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.thomasrussellinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Russell Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 74.2).
- •Rykneld Primary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 167.
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 Rykneld Primary School better than Thomas Russell Infants School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Russell Infants School ranks higher (95.4 vs 74.2 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 Rykneld Primary School and Thomas Russell Infants School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rykneld Primary School: 618. Thomas Russell Infants School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rykneld Primary School and Thomas Russell Infants School rank in West Midlands?
Rykneld Primary School is 283rd of 1,690 and Thomas Russell Infants School is 26th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).