Somers Park Primary School vs St James' CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somers Park Primary School
Malvern · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
582 students
St James' CofE Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
| Measure | Somers Park Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | St James' CofE Primary School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1185 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #11426 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 582 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 582 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 33.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Malvern | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.somersparkschool.org.uk | www.stjames.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 34.0).
- •St James' CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 56%).
- •Somers Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Somers Park Primary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 35.
- •Somers Park 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 Somers Park Primary School better than St James' CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 34.0 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 Somers Park Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Somers Park Primary School: 582. St James' CofE Primary School: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Somers Park Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Somers Park Primary School is 1185th of 1,690 and St James' CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).